On the afternoon of January 14, after the official welcoming ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin emphasized that the visit is an important occasion for the two governments to review the agreements reached between the two countries' senior leaders in recent times and to implement specific tasks to develop bilateral cooperation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh welcomed Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on his first official visit to Vietnam, kicking off the year celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The two Prime Ministers informed each other about the political, economic and social situation in each country; reviewed the results achieved in cooperation and exchanged in-depth opinions on the current situation, prospects and agreed on directions. The two sides also discussed international and regional issues of mutual concern. The Russian Prime Minister expressed his impression of the socio-economic development achievements that Vietnam has achieved. Russia attaches importance to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, considering Vietnam a leading partner in Southeast Asia. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam consistently implements a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralization, always considering the traditional friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia as one of the top priorities. Vietnam wishes to work with Russia to promote security, cooperation and development in the region and the world. The two sides agreed to continue to strengthen dialogue, consolidate political trust, promote contacts and exchanges of delegations at all levels and through channels, creating a foundation for bilateral cooperation, especially in the fields of economics - trade, investment, energy - oil and gas, education - training, culture, tourism, science - technology and local cooperation...

Overview of the meeting.

The two sides acknowledged that trade turnover has achieved positive growth, but 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. The two countries continue to study and create conditions for opening up 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 theVietnam - Russia Intergovernmental Committee cooperation mechanism, acknowledged the positive contributions of ministries and branches, etc. The two Prime Ministers affirmed the importance of cooperation in the field of science and technology; wished to continue cooperation in implementing the construction of the Nuclear Science and Technology Research Center in Vietnam. Prime Minister Mishustin 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 sides emphasized the desire to deepen cooperation in the humanities, recognized the importance of education and training cooperation, increased teaching of Vietnamese in Russia and Russian in Vietnam, and promoted cooperation through the Vietnam-Russia Technical University Network. Russia continues to provide scholarships for human resource training in the fields of science, technology, and arts for Vietnam. The two sides welcomed the promotion of people-to-people exchanges and expanded cooperation between localities of the two countries; agreed to regularly organize cultural exchanges and art performances. The two Prime Ministers also discussed measures to enhance tourism cooperation. The resumption of regular direct flights and charter flights between the two countries has contributed to boosting the number of tourists. The two sides agreed to cooperate in transport connectivity, including maritime, railway and urban transport.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a joint statement on the results of the Russian Prime Minister's official visit to Vietnam.

Regarding the remaining issues, the two Prime Ministers assigned relevant ministries and branches to discuss, research and advise on solutions in the spirit of ensuring harmony of interests. The two sides also discussed international and regional issues of mutual concern and cooperation at international forums; affirmed to continue to closely coordinate and support each other at multilateral forums... Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh thanked Russia for its sentiments and attention to the Vietnamese community in Russia and hoped to continue to create favorable conditions. The Vietnamese Government always cares and will ensure favorable conditions for Russian citizens to live and study in Vietnam. After the talks, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a joint statement on the results of the visit and witnessed the signing of a number of cooperation documents...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Russian Prime Minister Mishustin witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Russian Prime Minister Mishustin witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam in the field of radio electronics and digital technology.

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