Vietjet Air Launches Ahmedabad-Da Nang Flights During Vietnamese PM's India Visit

Vietjet Air has announced new flight services between Ahmedabad and Da Nang. This was disclosed during Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit to India. Vietjet plans to increase flight frequency and transport over 1.5 million passengers between the two countries in 2023.

Vietnamese airline Vietjet Air has officially announced the commencement of flight services between Ahmedabad and Da Nang. The announcement came on Wednesday, coinciding with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's three-day state visit to India. Vice Chairman Nguyen Thanh Hung noted that the airline has already transported over a million Indian passengers, operating 46 weekly flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Cochin, and Ahmedabad.

"We are very excited about the 1.4 billion-strong Indian market and aim to further develop tourism between Vietnam and India," said Nguyen Thanh Hung. "Indian passengers visit Vietnam not only to enjoy its beauty but also to transit through to destinations like Bali, Australia, Japan, and Singapore. We plan to increase the number of flights and passengers between Vietnam and India in the future," he added.

The frequency of flights between Ahmedabad and Da Nang has yet to be disclosed. Vietjet Air aims to transport over 1.5 million passengers between Vietnam and India this year, up from 1 million last year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is visiting India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by a high-level delegation. During his visit, he attended the Vietnam-India Business Forum, organized by FICCI and the Vietnamese Embassy, where he called for stronger economic cooperation. Chinh emphasized Vietnam's ambition to achieve USD 20 billion in bilateral trade and urged Indian businesses to invest in sectors like infrastructure, digital technology, and pharmaceuticals.

Prime Minister Chinh highlighted Vietnam's reliance on Indian pharmaceuticals, expressing interest in establishing a proper pharmaceutical ecosystem in Vietnam. He also outlined plans for engaging in semiconductor, digital transformation, and renewable energy sectors. Tomorrow, he will receive a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, visit Raj Ghat, and hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Modi. He is also scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu and other key Indian officials.

India and Vietnam share historical ties, elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Modi's 2016 Vietnam visit. Vietnam remains a key pillar in India's Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision.

(With inputs from agencies.)