PM calls for Russia’s support in high-tech advancement of nuclear science
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 13 called on Russia, specifically its State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom), to collaborate and support Vietnam not only in developing nuclear power but also in advancing nuclear science and technology for peaceful purposes.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) receives Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev in Hanoi on January 13. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh ൲Chinh on January 13 called on Russia, specifically its State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom), to collaborate and support Vietnam not only in developing nuclear power but also in advancing nuclear science and technology for peaceful purposes.
Receiving Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev in Hanoi, the PM noted that Vietnam always remembers and appreciates Russia’s assistance during its past struggle for national liberation and reunification, as well as in the present cause of national construction and development.
Vietnam highly values its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia, in which energy cooperation for peaceful purposes and space research is a highly promising field, he continued.
The leader also emphasised Russia's cooperation with and support for Vietnam in training scientists and experts in nuclear energy, designing and operating the Da Lat Nuclear Reactor, developing the Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre, and supplying radioactive pharmaceuticals for cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Vietnam is poised to enter a new era - the era of the nation’s rise for prosperity and civilisation, he said, stressing Vietnam’s goal of becoming a developing nation with a modern industrial base and upper middle-income by 2030 and a developed country with high income by 2045.
As part of this vision, Vietnam plans to restart its nuclear power project to ensure energy security, support national development, and fulfill its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, Chinh said.
The PM expressed his hope that the Russian side will help Vietnam in training personnel and maximising its potential, transfer technology, and share management expertise in this regard.
For his part, Likhachev said Rosatom wishes to continue strengthening cooperation with Vietnam and implementing high-level agreements between the two countries.
Rosatom stands ready to cooperate with and assist Vietnam in building nuclear power plants, establishing a new, modern nuclear centre, transferring technology, localising nuclear products, and developing nuclear science and industry, with a long-term vision spanning hundreds of years, he said./.
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