OREANDA-NEWS. April 19, 2010. Armavia national carrier launched the long-expected direct flight to Delhi, the capital of India, reported the press-centre of Armavia.

"This flight will enable to expand trade and economic relations between two countries and will contribute to their deepening," Managing Director of the Minar Travels Indian travel agent, Armavia's general representative in India, Mr. Duggal told reporters at Delhi International Airport. Armavia's Regional Managing Director on Middle East, Mr. Kolia Khatchatourian, for his part, added that India is interested in developing relations with Armenia. "The Indian side proposes operating the flight twice instead of once a week, given big prospects for bilateral collaboration," he said.

On the eve of the new flight's official launching, Armavia organized a meeting at Yerevan Mkhitar Heratsi Medical University during which Indian students were briefed on the company and its plans, in particular, the new Yerevan-Delhi-Yerevan route. Five most active students in the meeting were invited to take part in the pioneer flight.