“To maintain transparency, the decision was made to engage an international consultant, whose appointment has now been confirmed.

Active steps are underway to expedite the restructuring, with anticipated benefits expected to materialise by February 2024 safeguarding the job security of the around 6,000 employees of the airline.,” he told journalists at the President Media Centre (PMC) on Monday.

Noting that the Cabinet recently approved the restructuring plan, he said collaborative discussions have taken place with the World Bank to facilitate the process.