An air services agreement has been signed between Malta and Hong Kong.

The transport ministry said the agreement allows the airlines of both sides to be able to operate flights between Malta and Hong Kong.

"This agreement is in line with government’s policy to continue to increase connectivity by air," it said.

Early last year Hainan Airlines managers were in Malta to discuss the possibility of direct flights between Malta and China.

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