LUSAKA, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Uganda Airlines, the country's national carrier, launched its direct flights to Zambia on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between the two countries.
The airline will operate four weekly direct flights between Entebbe, Uganda, and Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. Zambian Acting Minister of Transport and Logistics Elvis Nkandu welcomed the inaugural flight at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, calling it a testament to the strong bilateral relations between Uganda and Zambia.