The two countries reached an agreement in October 2003 allowing for an unlimited number of all-cargo carriers to operate between the two countries, with no limit on the number of flights.

The agreement reached Tuesday removes restrictions on routing and carrying cargo to or from third countries, Peters said.

It allows US airlines to carry cargo between Vietnam and third countries without requiring a stop in the US, she added.

The two sides also agreed to meet no later than October 2010 to work for further liberalization of the agreement, including additional rights for passenger services.

Source: Thanh Nien