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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Dmitry Chernyshenko, Co-Chair of the Intergovernmental Russian-Vietnamese Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation and Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, held a working meeting with Tran Hong Thai, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, and welcomed participants of the scientific and educational forum "Russia – Vietnam: 75 Years of Cooperation."
The Deputy Prime Minister congratulated Tran Hong Thai on his appointment and wished him success in his new role. Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized that by decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam, 2026 has been declared the Russian-Vietnamese Year of Science and Education. Dmitry Chernyshenko thanked Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tran Hong Ha for their productive collaboration within the Intergovernmental Russian-Vietnamese Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation.
He also noted that work on the scientific track expands the prospects for long-term cooperation between Russia and Vietnam.
"We see great potential in developing postgraduate programs and internships for Vietnamese scientists, as well as establishing research centers integrated into international projects. I propose exploring these issues within the framework of the Russian-Vietnamese Year of Science and Education. Your visit is further confirmation that we will conduct it at a high level, engaging the scientific and academic communities of both countries," concluded the Russian Deputy Prime Minister.
Tran Hong Thai conveyed best wishes from Tran Hong Ha, Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Co-Chair of the Intergovernmental Russian-Vietnamese Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation. He noted the productive work of both sides and thanked the Russian Government and Dmitry Chernyshenko personally for the dialogue.
The Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology expressed readiness to collaborate on research and development, and emphasized the interest of Vietnamese companies in working with Russian partners and sharing their results.
Tran Hong Thai reported that specific tasks and areas of work have been identified with the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and personally with Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Konstantin Mogilevsky. The permanent vice president of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology placed particular emphasis on research and development in the fields of nuclear energy and space.
"Education in Russia is our way of ensuring that our people are familiar with the achievements of Russian science and technology," he said.
Dmitry Chernyshenko and Tran Hong Thai also welcomed participants of the scientific and educational forum "Russia – Vietnam: 75 Years of Cooperation." This event marks the launch of the Year of Scientific and Educational Cooperation between Russia and Vietnam in 2026.
"This year, Russia and Vietnam are celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. As President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin emphasizes, over these years, our countries have developed a special relationship of alliance and fraternal mutual assistance. In May, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam paid an official visit to Russia. He took part in the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. This significant date has forever linked our countries through shared historical memory, mutual support, and respect for the heroism of soldiers," the Russian Deputy Prime Minister stated.
He also noted the symbolism of holding the forum at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, where active international cooperation has been established: five branches of the university operate abroad, and over 1,000 foreign students study within its walls, 263 of whom are from Vietnam.
"According to our President Vladimir Putin, humanitarian issues and personnel training are among the key issues for our countries. Over the past few years, we have achieved significant results in the humanitarian field. We are also seeing positive dynamics in personnel training. More than 3,300 Vietnamese students study in Russia annually. Vietnam has one of the largest quotas for non-CIS countries – 1,000 budget-funded places per year," the Deputy Prime Minister added.
In conclusion, Dmitry Chernyshenko thanked the forum organizers, the university's leadership, and its Vietnamese partners.
In a video address, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha warmly recalled his years of study in Russia. He called the training of personnel in the USSR an invaluable strategic contribution to Vietnam's development and proposed specific ways to deepen cooperation today.
"Soviet educational institutions trained tens of thousands of Vietnamese scientists and engineers, who laid the fundamental scientific and technical foundation. This is a priceless asset, serving as the thread that binds our two peoples," said Tran Hong Ha.
Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Konstantin Mogilevsky outlined the results of Russian-Vietnamese cooperation in recent years and key vectors for its development.
"The holding of the Year of Scientific and Educational Cooperation between Russia and Vietnam is a clear demonstration of the strength and depth of the comprehensive strategic partnership between our countries. And science and education have been its solid foundation throughout these 75 years," he said.
Forum participants were also greeted by First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Andrey Yatskin, Rector of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics Ivan Lobanov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Russian Federation Dang Minh Khoi, and heads of ministries, departments, and academic institutions from Russia and Vietnam.
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