At the event, a direct flight route between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo was officially launched by Vietnam Airlines that is expected to commence operations in August 2026.
The agreement was reached by General Secretary and President To Lam and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during their summit meeting in Colombo on May 8.
Van Don International Airport in northern Quang Ninh province is a vital strategic infrastructure in the country's Northeast region and serves as a modern gateway to the province's world-renowned heritage sites and landmarks.