Turkey’s Van Way Airlines is set to launch flights to Armenia from the eastern city of Van to provide transportation opportunities for businesspeople from both countries, Hurriyet Daily News reports.

”The flights will feature private airplanes rented by Arslan Bayram, a businessman from Van province.

Bayram aims to accelerate the trade relations between businesspeople from Van and Armenia,” the daily reads.

Speaking to the Hürriyet Daily News & Economic Review, Bayram said flights between Van and Yerevan will contribute to cultural, economic and faith tourism.

“In addition to Armenia flights, we aim to expand our flight network to include Iraq and Iran. There are only a few procedures to achieve this goal,” Bayram said.

“The historic Surp Khach Church on Akhtamar Island in Van was restored and opened as a museum in 2007 by former Culture Minister Atilla Koc. The museum has a great impact on increasing the number of tourists. The church recently offered its first religious ceremony after being closed for 95 years,” the source says.

As it was reported earlier, this project was supported by Borajet and Anadolujet companies.