A solemn handover ceremony took place at the Boeing Delivery Center in Seattle, Washington, USA, graced by the presence of H.E. Lương Cường, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, alongside high-ranking officials from both nations and esteemed business partners.
President Lương Cường attends the signing ceremony between Boeing and Vietjet for the aircraft handover.
Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of normalized relations between Vietnam and the United States, this event marks a significant milestone in the partnership between Vietjet and Boeing. It also symbolizes the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, fostering trade, investment, and creating hundreds of thousands of jobs for Americans.
The new aircraft, along with hundreds more to be delivered in the coming years, will enhance Vietjet’s operations in the dynamic regional market, elevating the travel experience for millions of passengers. These Boeing aircraft will also fulfill Vietjet’s ambition to expand its global network, promoting sustainable development both regionally and internationally.
Dr. Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo, Chairwoman of Vietjet, delivers a speech at the aircraft handover ceremony between Vietjet and Boeing.
In her address, Dr. Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo, Chairwoman of Vietjet, emphasized, “The first Boeing aircraft from this historic order marks nearly a decade of collaboration between Boeing and Vietjet, ushering in a new phase of delivering hundreds more aircraft in the years ahead. This event strengthens bilateral trade, embodies the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and the United States, and reflects our shared ambition to conquer the skies. It also brings tangible benefits to both economies and creates numerous jobs for Americans.”
Ms. Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, congratulates Vietjet on receiving its first Boeing aircraft.
Ms. Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, stated, “On behalf of Boeing, we are honored to join Vietjet in celebrating the delivery of their first Boeing aircraft. The 737-8 fleet will support Vietjet’s network expansion, enabling new routes across Southeast Asia and solidifying their position as one of the region’s most dynamic new-generation airlines.”
Mr. Đinh Việt Phương, CEO of Vietjet (left), and Ms. Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes (right), sign the handover agreement for the first 737-8 aircraft.
The handover ceremony of the first 737-8 aircraft between Boeing and Vietjet, witnessed by President Lương Cường in Seattle, USA.
President Lương Cường Meets with Leaders of Major U.S. Economic Corporations
On the morning of September 21st, local time (evening of the same day, Hanoi time), President Lương Cường and his spouse, along with the High-Level Vietnamese Delegation, arrived in Seattle, Washington, to engage in a series of bilateral activities.
President Lương Cường Witnesses Vietjet’s First Boeing Aircraft Delivery, Marking 30 Years of Vietnam-U.S. Relations
The handover ceremony took place with great solemnity at the Boeing Delivery Center in Seattle, Washington, USA. The event was graced by the presence of Vietnamese President Lương Cường, alongside high-ranking officials from both nations and esteemed business partners.
“Australia Aims to Be Vietnam’s Top Partner Across Multiple Sectors”
Emphasizing Australia’s keen interest in fostering strong ties with Vietnam, the Ambassador remarked that the bilateral relationship has been flourishing at an impressive pace, akin to achieving “in one year what would normally take ten.”
The Vietnamese Director of Meta Corporation is the 27th Member of the 2024 Better Choice Awards Council.
“Ms. Nguyen Thu Thao, a diplomatic powerhouse and driver of groundbreaking international initiatives, from war reconciliation to global technology promotion, will be one of the 27 esteemed judges on the panel for the Better Choice Awards 2024. With her exceptional skill set and fluency in English, she is set to make a significant impact on the awards and their global reach.”
“Speaker of the House Trần Thanh Mẫn Embarks on an Official Visit to the Russian Federation”
Upon the invitation of Mr. Vyacheslav Victorovich Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, and Ms. Valentina Ivanovna Matvienko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Mr. Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam, departed Hanoi on the morning of September 8, leading a high-level delegation on an official visit to the Russian Federation. The visit will also see Mr. Man co-chair the third meeting of the Vietnam-Russia Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee from September 8 to 10, 2024.
