PM Pham Minh Chinh (4th from left) at the ceremony marking Vietnam Airlines’s 30th anniversary, June 1, 2025.

Presenting the Prime Minister’s certificate of merit to the airline for outstanding contributions to national development and international integration, Mr. Chinh praised the airline’s key role in fulfilling Vietnam’s political, defense, social welfare and diplomatic missions.

Over the past 30 years, Vietnam Airlines has stood side by side with the nation, especially during its most difficult moments. These include the evacuation campaign for Vietnamese citizens in Libya, repatriation flights for those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and hundreds of humanitarian flights during the COVID-19 pandemic, the PM noted.

He instructed Vietnam Airlines to closely monitor global trends to seize development opportunities, constantly innovate and harness not only internal strength but also the synergy of society and the broader business community. 

PM Chinh called on the airline to think big, act bold, expand its reach across all five continents, accelerate comprehensive restructuring, invest in modern infrastructure and enhance service quality.