The GMR Group today become the first Indian company to operate an airport abroad with formal opening of the new terminal building of the Istanbul Sabia Gokcen International airport here. “With opening of this airport terminal building, a new era of relationship and economic partnership has begun.

This has opened many more avenues for Indian and Turkish companies to join hands,” Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said during the inauguration ceremony. The terminal, built in a record time of 18 months, was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Patel and Malaysian Transport Minister, YB Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat were also present at the ceremony. Sabiha Gokcen International airport is being operated by the GMR Group, along with partners Malaysian Airports Holding Berhard (MAHB) and Limak Insaat San Ve Tic A S (Limak) of Turke.

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