Singapore, Laos sign air accord

Singapore, Laos sign air accord

SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore and Laos signed an air services
agreement here Monday as Laotian Prime Minister Khamtay
Siphandone began a four-day visit aimed at promoting bilateral
economic ties.

The agreement provides for the flagship carriers of the two
countries to operate three flights a week linking Singapore with
the Vientiane, officials said. At present there are no flights
between the two destinations.

The pact was signed by Laotian Foreign Minister Somsavath
Lengsavad and Singapore's second foreign minister, Lim Hng Kiang.

Siphandone, who arrived earlier Monday, was present at the
signing ceremony with counterpart Goh Chok Tong after the pair
held talks on bilateral ties.