Laos to facilitate aviation ties with Vietnam

Lao Prime Minister Bouasone Buphavanh has pledged that his government will create favourable conditions for two national flag air carriers of Lao and Vietnam to cooperate effectively and expressed his wish that the two sides will soon reach a cooperation agreement.
The Lao government leader made the commitment during his meeting with Vietnam Airlines General Director Pham Ngoc Minh in Vientiene on March 27.
He had earlier briefed the Lao leader of the outcome of a joint-venture contract between the two carriers in an effort to reach a cooperation agreement as soon as possible.
He said the cooperation is aimed at restructuring air routes, modernising the aviation sector and increasing the Lao Airlines’ fleet to help it better integrate into the region and the world.
The cooperation between three airlines of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia will also help raise their competitiveness and make the region an attractive destination, he added.