(VOVWORLD) -Vietjet Air of Vietnam and Lao Airlines on Monday signed a cooperation agreement and announced a new air route linking Vientiane and Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam.
 NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and NA Lao Vice Chairwoman Sounthone Xayachak visit the hangar of Vietjet Air at Wattay airport in Vientiane. Photo: VOV |
The ceremony in the capital city of Laos was witnessed by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
The Vientiane-HCM City air route will be launched next February with four return flights each week. The new route is hoped to promote trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two countries.
Under the deal, the two airlines start a comprehensive partnership in transporting goods and passengers as well as in technical activities, aircraft repair and maintenance, and aviation human resource training.
Earlier, Mr. Hue visited Vietjet’s hangar in Vientiane.