Top Vietnamese legislator attends 30-year celebration of Vietnam-Japan direct air route
VOV.VN - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse attended a ceremony on December 6 in Tokyo to mark 30 years since the opening of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines’ direct air route between the two countries.
In his speech, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Xuan Sang outlined that the Ministry praises the airline for fulfilling its role as an aviation bridge between the two nations.
Over the past 30 years, its record of absolutely safe flights to Japan has not only involved the transportation of goods and passengers, but has also significantly contributed to fostering economic co-operation, cultural and artistic exchanges, and enhancing mutual understanding and connections between their respective people.
The carrier's celebration therefore coincides with the official visit by the NA Chairman, which holds great significance in the journey to both develop and upgrade the bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World, Deputy Minister Sang said, adding that it also lays a solid foundation in which both countries can continue their effective ties for their mutual benefits and for the peace and prosperity of the region and the world as a whole.
He went on to express his confidence that joint ties will surely continue to develop more deeply, with aviation being one of the key connections. To accomplish this, Vietnam Airlines needs to increase its flight frequency, expand its network of routes, continue improving service quality, invest in a modern fleet, and strengthen linkages with Japanese partners in order to better meet the growing demand for this important route.
Le Hong Ha, president and CEO of Vietnam Airlines, stated that the decision to open the route to Japan 30 years ago was considered to be a strategic move by the carrier, particularly as its flights have become a bridge which helps to strengthen the increasingly good and close friendship between the two countries.
Moving forward, the airline will increase the flight frequency, explore new routes, focus on enhancing service quality, and further ramp up co-operation with Japanese partners.
At the witness of the top legislators and senior delegates from both countries, Vietnam Airlines signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) on trilateral co-operation between Vietnam Airlines, SaigonTourist Group, and MS Tourist Agency; as well as between Vietnam Airlines, SaigonTourist Group, and Japan Dream Tour Co., Ltd. The MoUs primarily aim to boost the long-term partnership and co-operation in expanding the aviation and tourism markets between both sides.
