As part of his official visit to Russia, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dungon May 14 met with representatives of the Russia-Vietnam FriendshipAssociation (RVFA) and a number of leading Russian enterprises.

At his meeting with RVFA members in Moscow, Dung expressed hispleasure at the strong development of the two countries’ ties over thepast years, affirming that Vietnam attaches importance to andprioritises fostering the comprehensive strategic partnership withRussia.

Together with pushing two-way trade toreach seven billion USD by 2015, the two sides are actively implementingstrategic projects, including the construction of the first nuclearpower plant in Vietnam, which is considered as a symbol of thefriendship and cooperation between the two countries in the 21stcentury, he said.

Besides, bilateral cooperation inmilitary technology, energy, science and technology as well as educationand training has expanded unceasingly, as has cultural exchange betweenthe two peoples, he noted.

The PM recognised thewhole-hearted help and support that the Russian people have given toVietnam during the country’s cause of national defence andconstruction, and praised the RVFA’s significant contributions to thedevelopment of the traditional friendship between the two countries.

He proposed that the association continue to assist the Vietnamesecommunity in Russia in integrating into society in the host country.

Meeting managers from top businesses of Russiasuch as Alltech Group, Sukhoi Company, Rosneft Company and VSMPO-AVISMACorporation, Dung affirmed that the Vietnamese Government will createall possible conditions for Russian firms to invest in Vietnam.

He encouraged businesses of both countries to expand their cooperationto new areas, including the exploration, exploitation and processing ofoil and gas and titanium, aviation and telecommunications.-VNA