During his meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in Kazan, Russia, on June 17, Director General of Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) Alexey Likhachev said that Rosatom stands ready to support Vietnam in developing its nuclear industry, establishing a modern nuclear center, promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and training qualified nuclear specialists, according to a report from the Government News.
Mr. Likhachev expressed his corporation’s desire to continue cooperation with Vietnamese partners to effectively implement agreed projects while exploring new and promising areas of collaboration, affirming that cooperation with Vietnam is one of Rosatom's top priorities.
He added that Rosatom is working closely with its Vietnamese partners to advance Vietnam’s Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant project.
Mr. Likhachev highlighted potential for further cooperation in areas such as renewable energy, high technology, logistics, and shipbuilding for the Arctic region.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung expressed his sincere appreciation for significant contributions made by Rosatom and the Russian side to the development of Vietnam's nuclear energy sector over the past four decades, including the operation of the Da Lat nuclear reactor.
The Prime Minister noted that the Vietnam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, underpinned by a high level of political trust, provides a strong impetus and an important foundation for elevating bilateral cooperation in atomic energy into a long-term strategic pillar.
As an active member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vietnam places importance on the peaceful application and development of nuclear energy, the PM said.
In this regard, cooperation with Russia and the implementation of the Ninh Thuan I Nuclear Power Plant project remain among Vietnam's top priorities, asserted PM Hung.
The Prime Minister called on Rosatom and the Russian side to continue supporting the extension of Vietnam’s Da Lat reactor's operation in the upcoming period and the implementation of the Nuclear Science and Technology Center project in the country’s southern Dong Nai city.
The same day, the Prime Minister had a meeting with General Director Kudryashov Sergei Ivanovich of Russian oil and gas company Zarubezhneft – one of Vietnam's leading partners in energy sector.
He voiced his support for Zarubezhneft's research into expanding its investment activities and signing new oil and gas contracts for open blocks on Vietnam's continental shelf, based on the principles of ensuring investment efficiency, balancing the interests of all parties involved, and complying with Vietnamese law.
PM Hung also encouraged the company to explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation and joint activities in third countries.
The Prime Minister called on Zarubezhneft to consider establishing long-term and stable commercial cooperation with Vietnamese energy enterprises.
He also urged the company to work closely with Petrovietnam and Vietsovpetro to study and promptly finalize proposals for establishing wind power equipment manufacturing facilities and developing a supply chain in Vietnam.
