Russia and Vietnam discuss preparations for high-level leader visits
A meeting of the Russia-Vietnam Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation was held to prepare for the high-level visit of the leader, the office of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko announced.
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| Russian President Putin shakes hands with President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the Kremlin in May 2019. Photo: Sputnik |
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh held talks at the 23rd Session of the Russia-Vietnam Intergovernmental Commission on Economic-Trade and Scientific-Technical Cooperation... Mr. Chernyshenko noted that the meeting is an important stage in preparing for the visit to Russia by the President of Vietnam, scheduled for the end of 2021" - the message said.
The two sides emphasized: Despite the impact of the pandemic, political exchanges and contacts between the two countries continue to take place online. Continue to cooperate in areas of mutual interest such as energy, oil and gas, industry and agriculture.
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| Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chenyshenko. |
"This year, we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the entry into force of the free trade agreement between the EAEU and Vietnam. This is an important milestone that requires a thorough analysis of the results achieved in mutual trade between Russia and Vietnam. Implementation of interaction in the investment field. Russia is implementing investment projects in Vietnam, Vietnamese partners are actively investing in the Russian market," the statement quoted Mr. Chernyshenko.
The Russian side paid special attention to the barriers hindering the growth of Russian exports, while seeking support from the Vietnamese side in implementing joint projects in the fields of energy, industry and agriculture. At the same time, the two sides agreed to promptly complete domestic procedures for the construction of the Nuclear Science and Technology Center in Vietnam in order to sign a contract on preparing the project's economic and technical basis in early 2022.
"The Russian side confirmed its readiness to deliver the Sputnik Light vaccine to Vietnam on a large scale and quickly on a priority basis after the drug is registered in Vietnam. For this purpose, 8 million doses of the vaccine have been pre-ordered. At the same time, the total volume of agreements on the supply of Sputnik V and Sputnik Light exceeds 60 million doses to the country," the statement also said.
