PM Dũng wants VN-Russia business cooperation corresponding to political ties

VGP – The Government of Việt Nam wants enterprises of Russia and Việt Nam to cement and deepen investment cooperation commensurate to the strategic partnership between the two countries, said PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng.

December 15, 2009 9:38 AM GMT+7

Meeting with Russian and Vietnamese enterprises in Moscow, PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng urges them to promote cooperation commensurate to the strategic partnership between the two countries, December 14, 2009 - Photo: VGP/Nhật Bắc

Vietnamese PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng made the statement when meeting representatives of the business communities of the two countries in Moscow on Monday.

He revealed that, through his tour to Russia, the Government of Việt Nam wants to bring the strategic partnership with Russia to a new plane, for mutual benefits.

PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (2^nd from left) meets representatives of the Russian-Vietnamese business communities, Moscow, December 14, 2009 - Photo: VGP/Nhật Bắc

PM Dũng lauded Russian enterprises which are planning to expand investment and business activities in Việt Nam and encouraged them to make full use of available potentials for more effective bilateral cooperation.

He also highly spoke of their efforts toward the establishment of an investment fund for Việt Nam, confirming that the Government is ready to offer best conditions for Russian players.

At the meeting, many Russian groups underscored their desire to enhance cooperation and investment in Việt Nam.

The inaugural ceremony of the branch of the Việt Nam-Russia Joint-venture Bank, Moscow, December 14, 2009 – Photo: VGP/Nhật Bắc

The same day, PM Dũng attended the inauguration of the Moscow branch of the Việt Nam-Russia Joint-venture Bank (VRB Moscow) and visited some industrial, economic and cultural sites in Moscow.

By Xuân Hồng