Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin highly appreciated the significance of the visit by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, affirming that Russia values the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, considers Vietnam one of its top important partners in the Asia-Pacific region, and always seeks to further enhance the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation across all fields.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that Vietnam consistently pursues an independent, self-reliant, and diversified foreign policy, always viewing Russia as a trusted friend and one of its most important partners in Europe.

During the talks, both sides informed each other about their respective political and socio-economic situations and reviewed the outcomes achieved in bilateral cooperation.

Political trust and close ties between the two countries have continued to strengthen. High-level exchanges have been maintained regularly, notably the recent phone call between Party General Secretary To Lam and President Vladimir Putin.

The two sides held in-depth and substantive discussions on the current state and prospects of bilateral relations, agreeing that there remains significant potential for cooperation and expressing confidence that Vietnam-Russia relations will continue to develop positively.

Both Prime Ministers discussed and agreed on directions to address existing challenges and obstacles, promote comprehensive cooperation, and elevate Vietnam-Russia relations across all areas.

The two sides agreed to strengthen dialogue, consolidate political trust, and promote exchanges at all levels and through various channels, thereby creating a solid foundation for comprehensive bilateral cooperation, particularly in economy, trade, investment, energy, oil and gas, agriculture, transport, logistics, education, culture, tourism, science and technology, local cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges.

Both sides reaffirmed their determination to elevate economic, trade, and investment cooperation into a spearhead of bilateral relations; effectively implement the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union, of which Russia is a member; further open markets for each other’s exports; and promote two-way investment activities.

A new symbol of friendship in nuclear energy

The two sides acknowledged the achievements in energy and oil and gas cooperation over the years, including contributions from joint ventures in this sector. The two leaders emphasized that energy cooperation is a traditional and symbolic pillar of effective collaboration and reaffirmed their determination to elevate this strategic area through key joint projects.

They also agreed to soon explore and expand cooperation in new energy, clean energy, and renewable energy, contributing to green transition and sustainable development.

Notably, both leaders welcomed and affirmed the signing of an agreement on cooperation in building a nuclear power plant in Vietnam. They considered this a significant step forward in bilateral cooperation in peaceful nuclear energy and expressed confidence that the project would become a new symbol of friendship between the two countries.

The two sides also welcomed the signing of additional agreements in energy, oil and gas, and transport between enterprises of both countries, contributing to energy security.

Both Prime Ministers agreed that science and technology cooperation should become a new pillar of bilateral relations. They also agreed to promote exchanges within the framework of the 2026 Cross Year of Science and Education, leverage existing cooperation platforms, and expand potential projects, particularly in information technology and artificial intelligence.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh encouraged Russia to participate in consulting, designing, transferring technology, and building metro systems in Vietnam, especially in major cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin noted that Vietnam is currently a favorite destination for Russian tourists and expressed a desire for both sides to further facilitate travel, promote cultural exchanges, and expand Vietnamese language teaching in Russia and Russian language education in Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed that Russia continue supporting Vietnam in training high-quality human resources, increasing scholarships for Vietnamese students, especially in digital technology, emerging technologies, biomedical science, transport, basic sciences, and the arts.

He also expressed hope that Russia would continue to create favorable conditions and ensure the safety of Vietnamese citizens living in the country, while affirming that Vietnam will facilitate favorable conditions for Russian citizens to live, study, and work in Vietnam.

Following the talks, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin witnessed the signing of the agreement between the Government of Vietnam and the Government of the Russian Federation on cooperation in building a nuclear power plant in Vietnam.

Tran Thuong