Vietnam, Russia sign agreement on building nuclear power plant

During their talks in Moscow, PM Chinh and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin welcomed the signing of the nuclear power plant cooperation agreement, considering this an important step in bilateral cooperation in the field of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and believing that this will be a new symbolic project for the friendship between Vietnam and Russia.

Both sides also highly appreciated the signing of more cooperation agreements in the fields of energy-oil and gas, and transport between businesses of the two countries within the framework of the visit, thereby effectively implementing the Protocols and Intergovernmental Agreements already signed, contributing to ensuring energy security in the current context.

They acknowledged the achievements in energy, and oil and gas cooperation between Vietnam and Russia in recent years, including the participation and contributions of joint ventures from both countries in this field.

Both sides agreed to soon study and expand cooperation in the fields of new energy, clean energy, and renewable energy, contributing to green transition and sustainable development.

They also reviewed the achievements in bilateral cooperation over the past period, affirming that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries has continued to develop comprehensively in all fields, from economy, trade and investment, security and defense, energy, and oil and gas to humanitarian cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.

Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh (2nd, L) and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin (3rd, L) after the signing of the agreement between the two governments on cooperation in building a nuclear power plant on the territory of Vietnam, Moscow, March 23, 2026. Photo by Vietnam Government Portal

The two PMs agreed that cooperation in the field of science and technology should truly become a new pillar of cooperation and consented to promote the organization of exchange activities in 2026. They also agreed to leverage the existing cooperation foundation, further expand potential projects, especially in the fields of information technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and expand scientific research cooperation within the framework of the Vietnam-Russia Tropical Center.

PM Chinh encouraged Russia to participate in consulting, designing, transferring technology, and constructing metro systems in Vietnam, especially in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Both sides emphasized the need to strongly carry out agreements on humanitarian cooperation and people-to-people exchanges, including cooperation in education and training, culture, and tourism.

PM Mishustin stated that Vietnam is currently a favorite destination for Russian citizens and expressed his desire for both countries to create more favorable conditions for tourists from both countries; to promote the organization of cultural exchange activities in both countries, such as the Vietnam Culture Festival at Red Square in 2025; and to organize Vietnamese language classes and schools in Russia and Russian language classes in Vietnam, thereby helping to enhance mutual understanding between the people of the two countries.