At approximately noon on May 30th, flight GF122 from Bahrain's capital, Manama, landed at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, carrying over 40 passengers and around 1.6 tons of cargo. This marks the successful launch of the first direct flight route between the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Bahrain, establishing a new bridge for trade and cultural exchanges between the two regions.

Bahrain, an island country located in the southwestern Persian Gulf, is rich in oil and natural gas resources and is one of the key economies in the Middle East. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China and Bahrain have seen stable and improving bilateral relations with increasingly frequent trade exchanges. In recent years, with the continuous advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative, cooperation between Bahrain and China in trade, culture, and other fields has been enhanced.

The Bahrain-Guangzhou direct flight route officially commenced on May 30th and will operate three times a week. This new route not only provides more convenient travel options for the people of both countries but also significantly promotes exchanges and cooperation in trade, tourism, and culture. Bahrain's agricultural products, handicrafts, and other specialty goods will have easier access to the Chinese market, while electronic products and the daily necessities of China will enrich Bahrain’s market offerings.

A representative from Gulf Air's Guangzhou office stated that this is the first direct flight route Gulf Air has established in the GBA since entering China. It is expected that once the route is stabilized, it will handle approximately 600 passengers and over 60 tons of import and export cargo per week.

A customs official at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport highlighted that customs procedures will be further streamlined to improve clearance efficiency. Close cooperation with port units will be maintained, and guidance will be provided to enterprises for flight declaration and registration. These measures aim to ensure the smooth operation of international flights and promote trade exchanges and cooperation between the GBA and the rest of the world.

Source: Yangcheng Evening News

粤港澳大湾区首条巴林直航航线顺利开通

5月30日中午12时许，自巴林首都麦纳麦起飞的GF122航班搭载着40余名旅客和约1.6吨货物顺利抵达广州白云国际机场。这标志着粤港澳大湾区首条巴林直航航线顺利开通，为两地经贸往来和人文交流搭建了新的桥梁。

巴林是位于波斯湾西南部的岛国，拥有丰富的石油和天然气资源，是中东地区的重要经济体之一。中国、巴林两国自建交以来，双边关系持续稳定发展，经贸往来日益频繁。近年来，随着共建“一带一路”持续深入推进，巴林与中国在经贸、文化等领域的合作更加紧密。

据了解，此次“巴林—广州”直航航线于5月30日正式首航，每周3班，定期往返。该航线的开通，不仅为两国民众提供了更加便捷的出行选择，更将有力促进两国在经贸、旅游、文化等领域的交流与合作。巴林的农产品、手工艺品等特色商品将通过这条新航线更加便捷地进入中国市场，而中国的电子产品、日用品等也将丰富巴林市场的商品种类。

巴林海湾航空公司广州站工作人员表示，这是巴林海湾航空公司进入中国以来，在粤港澳大湾区开辟的首条直航航线，预计稳定运营后每周往返旅客将达600人次左右，进出口货物超60吨。

广州白云机场海关相关负责人表示，海关将进一步优化通关手续、提高通关效率，紧密与口岸单位的联系合作，指导企业做好航班申报和备案工作，保障国际航线开通，促进粤港澳大湾区与世界各地的经贸交流与合作。

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