Kazan (VNA) - Vietnam always considers Russia one of the top priority partners in its foreign policy, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
PM Chinh received Deputy PM Novak right after arriving in Kazan city in the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation on October 23 morning (local time) to attend the expanded BRICS (BRICS+) Summit.
Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov and Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov also attended the reception.
He highlighted the fruitful development of political and diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Russia, particularly following Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Vietnam in June 2024, noting that a series of exchanges and meetings between high-ranking leaders of the two countries have fortified a reliable political foundation for cooperation across various areas.
The PM expressed his desire to work with the Russian Government to seek solutions to enhancing the bilateral collaboration, particularly in areas where both sides have strengths and potential for mutual benefits.
Deputy PM Novak, for his part, affirmed that President Putin and leaders of the Russian Government attach importance to the Comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam and regard Vietnam as a leading important partner in the Asia-Pacific.
Both sides acknowledged the positive outcomes of bilateral collaboration, especially in the fields of energy, oil and gas, which have contributed to each country’s socio-economic development.
As many countries are shifting toward green energy to combat climate change, PM Chinh urged the Russian Government to explore new cooperation opportunities with Vietnam while effectively carrying out existing agreements in this critical area.
The Vietnamese Government always welcomes and offers all possible support to Russian companies, including those in the oil and gas sector that are interested in and want to expand operations in Vietnam, he said./.
