PIA plane touches down Damascus Int’l Airport after 22 years

A Pakistan International Airline (PIA) carrying 322 pilgrims including Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan, and was welcomed with a water gun salute at the Damascus airport.

PIA CEO Air Marshal Arshad Malik said on Twitter, “Alhamdolillah, after 22 years, PIA landed in #Damascus, with #pilgrims”.

Malik also acknowledged the efforts of his team, saying: “Salute to Ambassador Air Marshal Saeed M Khan for his great support. Long live PIA.”

Alhamdolillah, After 22 years, #PIA landed in #Damascus, with #pilgrims with an aim to promote religious tourism & restore relations with Syria in line with the vision of @ImranKhanPTI & @GovtofPakistan. Salute to Amb Air Mshl Saeed M Khan for his great support long live PIA pic.twitter.com/yJgNJZb6jw

— Air Marshal Arshad Malik (@amarshadmalik) September 18, 2021

According to Gulf News, the PIA plane touched down at Damascus International Airport on Friday from Karachi.

Speaking on the occasion, Syrian Transport Minister Zouheir Khzeim said: “The flight is the first after a 20-year hiatus, describing it as an important step for developing economic links between his country and Pakistan.”