Kazakhstan ratifies aviation search and rescue agreement with Kyrgyzstan

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 24. Kazakhstan has
ratified an agreement with Kyrgyzstan on cooperation in aviation
search and rescue, Trend reports.

The corresponding law (“On ratification of the Agreement between
the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Cabinet of
Ministers of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan on cooperation in aviation
search and rescue”) was signed by President of Kazakhstan
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The agreement was adopted following the requirements of the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

The primary goals of the agreement include enhancing mutual
cooperation for the search and rescue of passengers and aircraft
crews in distress, mutual notification of aviation accidents,
taking necessary actions for passenger search and rescue,
conducting joint search and rescue service exercises, and
exchanging information and experiences.

To note, Kazakhstan has similar agreements with Russia and
China. Agreements are planned to be signed with other border
countries.

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