On the afternoon of January 14, at the Government Headquarters, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the official welcoming ceremony and held talks with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
At the talks, the two sides agreed to continue to strengthen dialogue, consolidate political trust, promote contacts and exchanges of delegations at all levels and through all channels, creating a foundation for comprehensive development of bilateral cooperation, especially in the fields of economics - trade, investment, energy - oil and gas, education - training, culture, tourism, science - technology and local cooperation...
The two sides acknowledged that bilateral trade turnover has achieved positive growth in recent times, however, there is still much room for exploitation; agreed that there should be breakthrough solutions to increase the value of two-way trade, including effectively utilizing the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union of which Russia is a member; continue to study and create conditions to open the door for each other's goods such as agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, etc.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin affirmed the important role of the Vietnam-Russia Intergovernmental Committee cooperation mechanism, acknowledged the positive contributions of the two countries' ministries and sectors, and requested the Committee and ministries and sectors to continue to propose measures to promote bilateral cooperation, and take the lead in implementing agreements, including the Minutes of the 25th Session of the Committee.
The two Prime Ministers affirmed the importance of cooperation in the field of science and technology; and wished to continue cooperation in implementing the construction of the Nuclear Science and Technology Research Center in Vietnam.
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin highly appreciated the results of scientific research cooperation in recent times, affirmed that Russia cooperates with many countries in developing nuclear power and is ready to participate in building Vietnam's nuclear power industry; proposed to promote cooperation in the fields of health, labor, and pharmaceutical chemistry.
The two Prime Ministers discussed measures to enhance cooperation in the tourism sector. The resumption of regular direct flights and charter flights between the two countries has contributed to increasing the number of tourists between the two countries. The two sides also agreed to promote cooperation in transport connectivity, including maritime, railway and urban transport.
Regarding remaining issues, the two Prime Ministers assigned relevant ministries and branches of Vietnam and Russia to discuss, research and advise on solutions in the spirit of ensuring harmony of interests of all parties.
The two Prime Ministers believe that the positive results of the visit will create more breakthroughs for the comprehensive development of Vietnam-Russia cooperation, for the benefit of the people of the two countries, peace and stability in the region and the world.
After the talks, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a Joint Communique on the results of the Russian Prime Minister's official visit to Vietnam and witnessed the signing of a number of cooperation documents in the fields of science, information and communication, culture, etc.
