Vietnam, Russia’s Stavropol hold huge cooperation potential: Official

Vietnamese students who studied and are pursuing study in Russia’s Stavropol Region will have an important role to play in enhancing the relations between the two sides, Governor of the region Vladimir Vladimirov has said.
Vietnam, Russia’s Stavropol hold huge cooperation potential: Official ảnh 1Governor of Russia’s Stavropol Region Vladimir Vladimirov (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Vietnamese students who studied and are pursuing study in Russia’s StavropolRegion will have an important role to play in enhancing the relations betweenthe two sides, Governor of the region Vladimir Vladimirov has said.

In a recent meeting with foreign reporters, he highlighted that agriculture,tourism and chemical industry are among the potential areas for cooperation,suggesting promoting collaboration through cultural exchange and multilateralframeworks such as the BRICS group of major emerging economies - Brazil, Russia,India, China, and South Africa.

He expressed his belief that the region’s potential will be fully tapped throughcapital movements and trade activities, bringing benefits for the sides.
The official also highlighted the region's strength in agriculture, mineral water sources, green energy production, nitrogen fertilizerproduction, and mineral resources./.
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