On the afternoon of May 11, in the city of Vladivostok, the Russian Federation, a handover ceremony of the scientific research ship "Profesor Gagarinsky" sponsored by the Russian Government took place, transferring it to the Vietnam - Russia Tropical Center, according to VNA.
Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien - Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Member of the Central Military Commission, Deputy Minister of Defense, Chairman of the Vietnam Committee Division, Co -Chairman of the Intergovernmental Commission for Tropical Center Vietnam - Russia and Mr. Mogilevskiy Konstantin Ilich - Deputy Minister of Science and Federation University of Russia, Chairman of Russian Board of Directors of Vietnam - Vietnam Defense Defense Committee and Vietnam Defense Defense Committee and Vietnam Defense Defense Committee and Vietnam Defense Defense Commission for Vietnam Defense Defense Delegation The Ministry of Science and the Russian Federation University witnessed the ceremony.
This is a content that was mentioned in the Vietnam - Russia Joint Statement previously in 2024 during the official state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Vietnam.
The scientific research vessel Prof. Gagarinsky is tasked with researching the ocean, with the ability to operate in deep and offshore waters, opening a new page, allowing scientists from both countries to explore areas that have not been previously researched, helping to improve understanding of ecosystems, biodiversity and marine resources, thereby proposing solutions for conservation, restoration and reasonable use.
The "Profesor Gagarinsky" ship will contribute to helping the Vietnam - Russia Tropical Center modernize and enhance the capacity and efficiency of marine science research, helping the Center be completely proactive in designing research and organizing field surveys at sea. With the Profesor Gagarinsky ship, Vietnams offshore marine research capabilities will be significantly improved.
At the handover ceremony, Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien said that the handover of the scientific research ship "Professor Gagarinsky" today has an important meaning, taking place immediately after the official visit to the Russian Federation of General Secretary To Lam, contributing to the realization of the general awareness of the two countries in continuing to promote cooperation between the two countries in general, as well as the commitment to support the effectiveness of the Russian - Harmony effectiveness.
Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien sent his sincere thanks to the Russian Government and the Ministry of Science and Education of the Russian University for trusting to donate to Vietnam the "Profesor Gagarinsky" marine research ship. This is a new symbol of Vietnam - Russia cooperation and a common home at sea for scientists from both countries, contributing to deepening the fine traditional relationship and the Vietnam - Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This gift is not only a symbol of friendship, but also a motivation for scientists from both countries to continue to contribute to the interests of both countries.
Receiving the ship's handover, the Vietnam -Russia Tropical Center pledged to coordinate closely with the Navy Army to ensure good technical status of the ship. At the same time, coordinating with the Russian side to build interdisciplinary scientific topics to study Vietnamese waters and operate trains really effectively, worthy of belief, expectations and meet the interests of the two countries.
Visiting the ship and the crew, Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien wished the crew to sailed smoothly on the way to bring the ship back to Vietnam, to keep it well, to use it durably, and to maximize the ship's capacity to serve scientific research.
On May 12, the ship will leave Vladivostok port and is expected to arrive at Hai Phong port on May 25.
