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ASTANA – The first direct flight from Milan landed in Astana on July 13 morning operated by Italy’s Neos, marking a significant boost to Kazakh-Italian relations. Photo credit: The Astana Times The airline has scheduled two additional flights on Aug. 30 and Sept.

13, with plans to increase frequency based on demand. In an interview with The Astana Times, Marco Alberti, Ambassador of Italy to Kazakhstan, noted that Neos is making strong efforts in Kazakhstan. “With support from the Kazakh government, a technical flight test is underway, and we hope this service will become regular soon.



Italy and Kazakhstan are getting closer every day,” he said. Alberti emphasized that the new connection will increase tourism in both directions and make travel easier. “Our goal is to boost tourism to Kazakhstan as well, as it has great potential.

Together with Kazakh tourism, we believe we can achieve this. We have also reinforced our visa office with two additional staff members, processing over 12,000 visas in the last six months,” he added. Alberti also mentioned that Kazakhstan recently welcomed Leonardo da Vinci’s “La Bella Principessa,” signifying culture promotion as a powerful driver of dialogue and foreign policy.

Marco Beretta, general director of Neos Airlines in Kazakhstan and President of the Italian-Kazakh Trade Association, expressed his satisfaction with the new route. “I am very glad to be here and witness that the plan presented in Rome during the bilater.

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