Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Tuesday discussed strengthening ties during the King’s state visit to Hanoi.

Both leaders encouraged airlines to consider direct flights to promote tourism, cultural and people-to-people exchanges. They also pledged closer cooperation in trade and investment, with Vietnam affirming its readiness to support stronger connectivity between Bhutan and Southeast Asia, according to Xinhua.