General Secretary To Lam and delegates pressed the button to launch the direct flight between Hanoi and Moscow. (Photo: Van Hieu/VOV)

The air link marks a significant stride in bolstering the two countries’ comprehensive cooperation across multiple areas, particularly economy, trade, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.

In his speech, Vietnam Airlines General Director Le Hong Ha stressed that beyond transportation, the new route serves as a bridge connecting the two countries’ rich cultures and symbolizing the enduring friendship between their people.

He said it will open new pathways for Russian travellers to explore Southeast Asia through Vietnam while facilitating Vietnamese access to Eastern Europe via Moscow.

On the occasion, Party chief Lam and the delegation also witnessed the exchange of tourism cooperation deals between Vietnamese firms and their Russian partners.