Meeting talks easing difficulties for PetroVietnam, Vietnam Airlines

May 22, 2020 - 13:20

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Thursday chaired a meeting with permanent Government members to discuss measures to tackle difficulties faced by the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) and the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc speaks at the event. — VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Thursday chaired a meeting with permanent Government members to discuss measures to tackle difficulties faced by the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) and the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines.

Speaking at the event, PM Phúc said he recently attended online and offline meetings with the business community and the Government has issued a resolution to remove obstacles for them.

He hailed PetroVietnam and Vietnam Airlines for proactively designing plans to overcome challenges and maintain operations.

The Government leader shared the difficulties faced by the two corporations and stressed that there are many opportunities ahead.

He suggested they continue with internal restructuring, including market and labour restructuring, saving costs, further improving operation efficiency, and maintaining key workforce.

Ministries and agencies were also asked to work together to remove difficulties for PetroVietnam and Vietnam Airlines.

The PM also gave opinions on proposals by the two groups at the working session. — VNS

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