Hanoi, Vietnam Airlines ink cooperation agreement

The Hanoi People’s Committee and Vietnam Airlines have signed a five-year cooperation agreement to boost tourism and develop the social economy of the capital city.
Hanoi, Vietnam Airlines ink cooperation agreement ảnh 1Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, a new generation aircraft of Vietnam Airlines. (Illustrative image.Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi People’s Committee and the national–flag carrierVietnam Airlines have signed a five-year cooperation agreement to boost tourismand develop the social economy of the capital city.

Underthe agreement, which will begin this year and last until 2021, the two sideswill annually organise at least one international- or national-level culturalevent.

Theevents will cover areas of music, classical art and heritage fashion, and othercultural activities.

TheVietnam Airlines Classic – Hanoi Concert 2017 will be the first event of theprogramme. It will be a historic outdoor concert by the world-famous LondonSymphony Orchestra, which will take place in Ly Thai To flower garden on March4.

Speakingat the signing ceremony on February 22, Chairman of the municipal People’sCommittee Nguyen Duc Chung said he appreciated the carrier’s idea of holding aconcert. It would not only have musical performance by a famous orchestra, butalso would promote friendships between Vietnam and other countries throughcultural exchange.

Chairman of Vietnam Airlines Pham Ngoc Minh saidthe carrier would work with the local authorities and the people to help thecapital city become a well-known destination in the world, with its owndistinctive character and age-old traditions.-VNA
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