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Russia’s Irkutsk welcomes Vietnamese firms

Governor of Russia’s Irkutsk province Sergey Levchenko suggested to Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh at a meeting in Moscow on April 17 that Vietnam and Russia should increase business exchange. ​
Russia’s Irkutsk welcomes Vietnamese firms ảnh 1Governor of Russia’s Irkutsk province Sergey Levchenko and Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh (right)(Source: VNA)

Moscow (VNA) – Governor of Russia’sIrkutsk province Sergey Levchenko suggested to Vietnamese Ambassador to RussiaNgo Duc Manh at a meeting in Moscow on April 17 that Vietnam and Russia shouldincrease business exchange.

The governor said in doing so, difficulties inbilateral trade will be promptly addressed, thus promoting Vietnamese productsand attracting Vietnamese investors to Irkutsk.  

He informed the Ambassador that Irkutsk and Vietnam’snorthern province of Quang Ninh are due to sign cooperation agreements invarious fields.

The Governor expressed his hope for strongercooperation between Irkutsk and Vietnam as well as Quang Ninh province inparticular in the near future.

Noting with pleasure the increasing number ofVietnamese students in Irkutsk, Levchenko committed to creating the bestpossible conditions for the students in the time ahead.

For his part, Ambassador Manh applauded efforts madeby Irkutsk and Quang Ninh to reach cooperation agreements, saying that it is inline with the Embassy’s plan to promote bilateral cooperation at local levels.  

Manh pledged to do his utmost to connect Vietnameseand Russian businesses in their search for investment and cooperation opportunities.

Levchenko told the Vietnamese News Agency that Irkutskboasts substantial potential for investment and economic development, namingthe province’s advantages such as the largest area of forest in Russia, thelargest freshwater lake by volume in the world – the Baikal, and rich mineralreserves.

Besides, science-technology, aviation,hydroelectricity and food production are also strengths of the province.

Irkutsk is one of leading localities in investmentattraction in Russia, he said, noting that in 2017 alone, the province luredover 9 billion USD.

The Governor appreciated the contribution of the Vietnamesecommunity to Irkutsk’s development, and the relations between Vietnam andRussia.

Highlighting great cooperation potential between thetwo sides, Levchenko said Irkutsk always welcomes Vietnamese friends.-VNA
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