Singapore - Saudi Arabian Airlines and Singapore Airlines signed a pact Thursday aimed at developing routes between the two countries and improving efficiency.

The two carriers also agreed to work together to support their respective civil aviation authorities, "opening up more opportunities for the two airlines to build on the demand for travel between, and beyond, Saudi Arabia and Singapore," a joint statement said.

The non-binding pact signed in Singapore includes market cooperation, code-share arrangements, schedule coordination and cargo facilitation. It excludes cooperation in setting individual ticket fares or cargo rates. (dpa)