To translate the results of recent engagements into concrete outcomes, the Prime Minister urged close coordination between ministries, agencies and organizations of both countries to advance agreements across all sectors, bringing the relationship to a higher, more substantive level.

In the political sphere, he emphasized the need to maintain momentum in high-level exchanges and to prepare for upcoming visits by senior leaders, as well as the next session of the Vietnam-Russia Intergovernmental Committee scheduled for later this year.

Energy cooperation, however, stood at the forefront of discussions. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of promptly implementing signed commitments, particularly in oil and gas exploration and production within the territories of both countries.

He also highlighted the need to expand collaboration into emerging areas such as renewable energy and the peaceful use of nuclear energy, building on a legacy of effective cooperation in the energy sector.

In transportation, the Prime Minister called on the Ambassador to encourage Russian authorities, companies and corporations to send working delegations to Vietnam. These visits would support feasibility studies and joint implementation of urban railway projects in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as enhance connectivity through a Vietnam-Russia intermodal rail link.

Ambassador Gennady Bezdetko affirmed that the recent exchanges between the Prime Minister and Russia’s senior leadership were comprehensive and substantive, creating new momentum for bilateral cooperation across multiple fields.

He expressed readiness to work closely with Vietnamese counterparts to ensure effective implementation of agreements reached at the highest level.

Later the same day, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also received South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young Sam, highlighting the strong trajectory of Vietnam-South Korea relations.

The Prime Minister praised the Ambassador’s contributions to strengthening cooperation and noted that the bilateral relationship is currently at its most robust stage, with political trust steadily reinforced following high-level visits in 2025.

Outlining Vietnam’s development vision after the 14th National Party Congress, he said the country aims to achieve average GDP growth of over 10 percent annually between 2026 and 2030.

To realize its ambition of becoming a high-income, developed nation by 2045, Vietnam is focusing on institutional reforms, private sector development and breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

To further advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Prime Minister proposed that both sides work toward increasing bilateral trade to US$100 billion in the near term and US$150 billion by 2030, while ensuring a more balanced trade structure.

He also encouraged South Korean businesses to expand investment in key sectors such as semiconductors, core technologies and renewable energy.

Against the backdrop of evolving security challenges in the Middle East, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of closer coordination to address emerging risks, particularly in safeguarding national energy security, sustaining economic growth and maintaining social stability.

He called on South Korea to share its experience in energy governance, development of alternative fuels and to step up investment in Vietnam’s major energy infrastructure projects.

Ambassador Choi Young Sam expressed strong support for the Prime Minister’s proposals and pledged to work closely with Vietnamese ministries and agencies to implement agreements reached by the two countries’ senior leaders.

He also indicated that he would actively engage with the South Korean government and energy corporations to deepen cooperation with Vietnam in ensuring energy security.

Tran Thuong