Ata meeting with the Head of Sakha Republic AisenNikolaev, Hien recalled the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Russiafrom the time of the Soviet Union.
He informed the host of Vietnam’s economic recovery and development,particularly the encouraging economic indicators in the first five months of2022.
The diplomat stressed that Vietnam-Russia trade has seenremarkable growth, particularly after the Vietnam-EAEU free trade agreementtook effect in October 2016, which is partly attributable to the Sakha republic’scontribution. However, Vietnam-Sakha cooperation in economy, trade, investmentand tourism has not matched their respective potential, Hien said.
The head of Sakha republic said he believes the visit of Consul General Hienwill create a new impetus and open up new opportunities for the two sides.
He said the republic plans to enhance partnership with Vietnam in the supply ofminerals, specifically coal, and seek joint projects in industry, tourismand sports. He added that Yakutia enterprises will participate in an upcominginternational trade expo in Vietnam.
During the trip to Sakha, the Consul General also held talkswith Minister of ForeignRelations and Ethnic Affairs Gavril Kirillinyi, Minister of Business, Trade and Tourism TimurKhandy, Mayor of Yakutsk Evgheni Grigoriev and the Director General. Agency for Investment Promotion andExport Support of Sakha Republic.
The two sides discussed ways to increase cooperation between their localitiesand businesses, with a focus on Sakha republic’s strength in natural resources,and possibilities of partnership in tourism and the export of Vietnamese farmproduce to Russia via the Far East.
Hien also had a meeting with the Vietnamese community inYakutsk./.
VNA