Laos and Macau (China) have agreed to enhance their cooperation on air transportation.

The foresaid agreement was signed last week in Macau between Mr.
Sommad Pholsena, Minister of Public Works and Transport and Minister of
Public Works and Transport of China, KPL reported.

Under the agreement, Laos and Macau will open a direct flight from
Vientiane to Macau and to third countries. It also aimed to promote the
communication between the people of Laos and China as well as to promote
trade, tourism and investment.

Prior to the signing of the
agreement, both sides held talks to exchange updates on the economic
development of Macau and Laos, especially on their air transport
markets.

Laos has seen a marked increase in the number of air
passenger arrivals in recent years. This has been underpinned by a surge
in economic growth and overall tourist arrivals.

Laos has
signed the agreement on air transportation with some foreign countries,
especially with ASEAN, China, the Republic of Korea, the US, Hong Kong
and the United Arab Emirates.

Laos planed to sign agreements on air transportation with some European countries and Australia.-VNA