Surabaya - East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa praised the direct flight of China Southern Airlines on the Guangzhou-Surabaya route at the Ballroom of the JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya, Saturday.
The launch of China Southern Airlines' direct flight from Guangzhou to Surabaya coincided with the 75th anniversary of Indonesia-China diplomatic relations and 20 years of Sister City cooperation between Guangzhou and Surabaya.
"The direct flight route Guangzhou-Surabaya will build better connectivity for both East Java and China. This connectivity will accelerate trade flows, attract more tourists, and increase investment in various sectors," said Khofifah.
Especially with Guangzhou's position as one of the largest trade and industrial centers in the world and having a strategic role in the global supply chain.
Now, with the presence of this direct flight, Surabaya as the main economic gateway to eastern Indonesia will be increasingly competitive in international trade.