Also in attendance were representatives from the Air Transport Department and the Legal Affairs & International Cooperation Department of the CAAV.
During the meeting, the Mongolian Ambassador highlighted the significance of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Mongolia and referred to the recent official visit of General Secretary To Lam to Mongolia from September 30 to October 1, 2024, as a key moment in strengthening bilateral ties.
The Ambassador expressed a desire for enhanced cooperation between MIAT Mongolian Airlines and Vietnam Airlines and requested the CAAV's support in facilitating flight schedules between the two countries.
The CAAV, in turn, expressed its appreciation for the cooperation and emphasized its hopes for the prompt signing of an amended Air Services Agreement between the two countries. This would formalize the agreements and pave the way for further development of the aviation sector in both Vietnam and Mongolia.
The CAAV underscored its strong commitment to promoting cooperation and supporting the growth of Vietnam-Mongolia relations, especially within the aviation industry.
On 17 and 18 September 2026, the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) held consultations with a delegation from the Ministry of Civil Aviation of India to discuss the development of air transport and increasing capacity on air routes between Viet Nam and India.
On 21 January 2026, a delegation of the Department of Civil Aviation of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (DCAL), led by Director General Mr. Viengxay Singkham, paid a working visit to Viet Nam to exchange experience and learn from Viet Nam’s practices in preparation for the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme under the Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP-CMA), in anticipation of Lao PDR’s upcoming audit activities.
The ICAO Council, the 36-member governing body of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has recently elected Mr. Toshiyuki Onuma as President of the Council for the 2026–2028 tenure.
