Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh: Oil, gas and energy cooperation is an important pillar of Vietnam-Russia economic cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was pleased to welcome President Putin for a state visit to Vietnam on the occasion of the two countries celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Treaty on the Basic Principles of Vietnam-Russia Friendship Relations; congratulated Russia on the great achievements under the leadership of President Putin, expressing confidence that President Putin will continue to care and support Vietnam and the development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. .

The Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam is always grateful for the valuable support and assistance that the former Soviet people and the Russian people today have given to Vietnam throughout history, especially in the cause of fighting. fighting for independence and freedom, reunifying the Fatherland and in the current work of protecting and building the country, innovating and developing socio-economics.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his wish for the two sides to coordinate closely, create new impetus for traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation, and promptly resolve difficulties and obstacles to promote bilateral cooperation in various fields. fields, especially economic-trade cooperation, investment and international integration, are increasingly deepening and effective, contributing to deepening the framework of the two countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

President Putin thanked the warm and respectful welcome, as well as the good feelings that the leaders and people of Vietnam have for him and the high-ranking Russian delegation, affirming that Vietnam is a reliable and trustworthy partner. For a long time, the relationship between the two countries has overcome long paths and many challenges, achieving many positive political and diplomatic achievements through the exchange of high-level delegations, and the trusted political relationship between the two countries is growing day by day. is further consolidated, serving as a foundation to promote other areas of cooperation, including economics; Positive trade growth, many successful investment projects in the two countries; Cultural cooperation, education, science-technology and people-to-people exchanges are promoted by both sides.

Expressing his deep impression of Vietnam’s achievements in socio-economic development and implementation of foreign affairs and international integration, President Putin affirmed that this visit is an important opportunity for the two sides to exchange and reach agreement. measures to promote cooperation in all fields, especially economics and trade, science and technology, energy, people-to-people exchanges, humanities, and strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

The two sides agreed to improve the operational efficiency of bilateral cooperation mechanisms

In order to promote economic cooperation, which is an important pillar of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the two sides agreed to improve the operational efficiency of bilateral cooperation mechanisms, especially the Intergovernmental Committee on economic-trade and scientific-technical cooperation; Soon agree and implement the Master Plan for developing Vietnam-Russia cooperation until 2030, the List of priority tasks for Vietnam-Russia for the period 2024-2025; Strengthen financial and credit cooperation in accordance with international law and legal regulations of the two countries to facilitate trade and investment between the two countries.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that the two sides need to maximize the advantages of the Vietnam-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement, asking the Russian side to continue removing trade barriers to further facilitate trade between the two countries, especially the export of consumer goods and Vietnam’s strong agricultural and aquatic products to the Russian market, increase the quota for Vietnam’s rice exports, and support and create favorable conditions for Russian agricultural exports reach the Vietnamese market.

Regarding investment, the two sides support the early implementation of a number of large-scale Russian lighthouse projects on infrastructure, railways, urban trains, subways, and renewable energy in Vietnam. , creating favorable conditions for businesses of the two countries to expand and promote effective investment and business in each other’s territories.

Emphasizing that oil, gas and energy cooperation is an important pillar of Vietnam-Russia economic cooperation, the Prime Minister proposed that the two sides coordinate closely and find timely solutions to quickly remove difficulties to improve efficiency. results of cooperative oil and gas exploration and exploitation projects.

The Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam is ready to create favorable conditions for the operations of Vietsovpetro Joint Venture as well as Russian oil and gas enterprises such as Zarubezhneft and Gazprom to expand their operations in Vietnam. The two sides support expanding cooperation into the field of new energy, clean and renewable energy, such as LNG and offshore wind power, to contribute to the goal of sustainable development.

President Putin thanked the warm and respectful welcome as well as the good feelings that the leaders and people of Vietnam gave him.

The two countries’ leaders agreed to continue promoting cooperation in the fields of science-technology, information-communication, culture, sports, tourism, and labor.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed that the two sides will soon negotiate and implement the Transport and Maritime Trade Agreement to promote connectivity and increase trade and investment; enhance air connectivity; Agreement on travel conditions for citizens of the two countries, Agreement on attracting and recruiting skilled Vietnamese workers to Russia, creating conditions to promote people-to-people exchanges and tourism cooperation.

The two leaders supported strengthening the teaching and promotion of Vietnamese and Russian languages ​​in each country through promoting the role of cultural centers.

The Prime Minister asked Russia to support the training of Vietnamese athletes in Russia’s strong sports, such as gymnastics and chess; The two sides will soon start negotiations and sign a new Agreement on labor and vocational training, which is a traditional area of ​​cooperation between the two countries.

Comrade Le Manh Hung – Party Committee Secretary, Chairman of the Board of Members of Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (right) at the reception

The leaders of the two countries recognized the positive contributions of the two countries’ citizens living, working and studying in each other’s territory in consolidating and strengthening traditional friendly relations to promote cooperation between Vietnam. and Russia. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested Russian leaders and authorities at all levels to continue creating favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community to live, do business stably and legally in Russia, and integrate locally.

The two leaders spent time discussing regional and international issues of mutual concern and agreed to continue to coordinate closely at multilateral forums, including the United Nations, ASEAN, APEC…

President Putin noted Vietnam’s objective and balanced stance on the Ukrainian issue. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam supports resolving disputes and disagreements by peaceful means in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter, taking into account the legitimate interests of all parties. related, for peace, stability and development in the region and the world; ready to participate in international efforts with the participation of relevant parties to find a peaceful and sustainable solution to the Ukrainian problem.

Regarding the East Sea, both sides support resolving disputes by peaceful means on the basis of international law, the United Nations Charter and UNCLOS 1982; ensure security, safety, and freedom of navigation and aviation; Support the full implementation of the DOC and soon achieve a substantive and effective COC.

The meeting took place in an atmosphere of friendship, trust and mutual understanding. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his belief that President Putin’s State visit to Vietnam will be an important milestone in deepening the long-standing traditional friendship and Vietnam-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Russia.

Hai Anh