PM supports Vietnam-Russia energy cooperation

(VOV) - Vietnam will do its utmost to increase cooperation in various areas, including energy, with Russia, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has said.

Dung made the statement at a reception in Hanoi on November 11 for Alexander V. Dyukov, Chairman of Gazprom Neft – one of Russia’s leading oil and gas producers.

He voiced the Vietnamese government’s support for bilateral energy cooperation, including joint projects between the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) and Gazprom Neft.

He noted with satisfaction the effective cooperation between PetroVietnam and Gazprom Neft in recent times, which has brought practical results to both sides.

He said Vietnam is looking forward to receiving Russian President Vladimir Putin during his November 12 visit to Hanoi to deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Dyukov briefed the PM on the result of cooperation between Gazprom Neft and PetroVietnam and proposed the government of Vietnam continue creating conditions for his company to carry out investment plans in Vietnam.

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