This is the main reason for the visit from the Russian Federations parliamentary delegation, from
April 2-6.
At the event, both delegations discussed the development of Vietnamese-Russian
relations in the science and technology sectors as well as measures to boost
cooperation between the parliaments of both countries.
Valery Aleksandrovich Chereshnev, Chairman of the State Duma Committee for
Science and Advanced Technologies, said that the Duma, or parliament, has
adopted two bills on nuclear energy and advanced technologies, opening up many
opportunities for both countries to work closer together in the future.
Russia confirmed it will continue its support for Vietnam in training specialists at
universities in Russia , he said.
Dang Vu Minh, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Science,
Technology and Environment, said he hopes that Russia will expand its working
relationship with Vietnam in areas such as the transfer of
technologies, providing specialist training to scientists and technicians and
exchanging information.
Apart from cooperating more in science and technology, Vietnam and Russia have enjoyed a boom in economic
cooperation, mainly in energy, but also in telecommunications, transport and
the oil and gas industry.
Russia has also made efforts to increase investment in Vietnam ’s industries.
Both delegations plan to step up moves to fully tap into each other’s potential
and strengths in research and the application of modern technologies.
(VNA)