A new route connecting Viet Nam and Russia will undoubtedly boost trade relations and tourism between the two countries. — VNS Photo

VLADIVOSTOK(Biz Hub) — VietJet will launch direct flights from Viet Nam to Vladivostok, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked between the new-age airline and Vladivostok International Airport in eastern Russia last Saturday.

The MoU was signed during the 17th meeting of the Viet Nam – Russia Intergovernmental Committee, which aims to foster bilateral trade and promote science and technology between the two countries. It was witnessed by Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Igor Shuvalov.

Representatives from VietJet and Vladivostok International Airport inked MoU. — VNS Photo

According to VietJet, Viet Nam is a hugely popular travel destination for Russian tourists who flock to the country's beautiful beaches as well as major cities such as Ha Noi and HCM City throughout the year.

A new route connecting Viet Nam and Russia will undoubtedly boost trade relations and tourism between the two countries, it said.

Besides planning new routes linking Vladivostok to popular hubs in Viet Nam, VietJet will continue to expand its network throughout the ASEAN region. VietJet is already in a position to offer Russian tourists connecting flights to Singapore, South Korea and Thailand from Viet Nam and more destinations will soon be added, including a flight to Siem Reap in Cambodia. — VNS