PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends commercial launch of Vietjet’s new flights in Thailand
(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended a ceremony on Saturday in Bangkok to launch commercially flights connecting Bangkok and Chiang Rai with Udon Thani operated by the Thai subsidiary of Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet.
 PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (third from right) attends the launch of Vietjet's new flights in Thailand (Photo: VNA) |
The PM is in Bangkok to attend the 35th ASEAN Summit and related meetings. He was joined at the launch by Thai Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and representatives from the two Governments.
Addressing the event, Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh hailed Vietjet’s outstanding endeavours and achievements in both Vietnam and the region, particularly its successful joint venture in Thailand. He said the airline’s success has contributed to economic, trade, cultural and tourism exchanges between Vietnam and Thailand.
Udon Thani is the transport hub in northeast Thailand. It is also the region’s main economic centre with big communities of foreigners including Vietnamese.
The same day, PM Phuc made his appearance at a ceremony to announce the Bangkok (Thailand) - Da Nang (Vietnam) and Phuket (Thailand) – Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) routes operated by Vietnam’s national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines.