The Government of Malawi has engaged the Moroccan government on a possible partnership to introduce commercial flights between the two countries.
Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jappie Mhango, made the proposal during a bilateral meeting with Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, on the sidelines of the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium in Morocco.
Mhango said the two countries should leverage the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) signed in 2024 to operationalise direct flights, noting that this would enhance connectivity and deliver economic benefits for both nations.
“We already signed the Bilateral Air Services Agreement and what remains is to make progress. I believe once we work together, air transport will no longer be a challenge, and both countries will benefit economically,” said Mhango.
He added that Malawi is ready to collaborate with Morocco to strengthen air transport and unlock opportunities in trade and tourism.
In response, Kayouh welcomed the proposal and committed to engaging Morocco’s national airline to explore the feasibility of introducing the flights, potentially including routes to neighbouring countries.
“We have heard your suggestion and we support the idea. What we would want is to analyse the market, and we are optimistic that we can work together to ensure the Bilateral Air Services Agreement begins to yield results,” said Kayouh.
He noted that Malawi has strong potential for economic growth, particularly if it invests in air transport as a driver for tourism and regional connectivity.
The Malawi delegation also used the global symposium to showcase investment opportunities in the transport sector and explore possible partnerships with international stakeholders. The event brought together over 500 aviation experts, investors and policymakers from around the world.