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Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova congratulated cultural workers on their professional holiday.

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T. Golikova: Dear cultural workers and artists!

I sincerely congratulate you on your professional holiday – Cultural Workers' Day. This holiday unites artists, theater and film professionals, writers and poets, musicians, museum and library staff, art school teachers, and other amazingly talented, passionate, and dedicated individuals. Being a cultural worker is a special mission that requires tremendous dedication. Behind every brilliant premiere, the splendor of museum halls, and the upkeep of library collections lies your painstaking work, inspiration, and desire to make our lives more beautiful. Culture plays a special role in our country: it unites and preserves the unique traditions and achievements of Russia's many peoples and maintains a vibrant connection between generations. It is you, dear cultural workers, who give us the opportunity to enjoy art. I wish you new bold projects, inexhaustible energy, prosperity, and professional victories. May your creativity always resonate with people's hearts!

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Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin gave a number of instructions to the heads of federal government bodies following the results his speech with a report to the State DumaThey must be worked out within a year.

The instructions concern issues raised by deputies following the Prime Minister’s keynote speech.

Thus, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Construction have been tasked by July 1 to develop proposals for introducing a differentiated approach to family mortgages, in which the rate will depend on the number of children in the family.

The Ministry of Education has been instructed to conduct a comprehensive monitoring of the implementation of regulatory legal acts governing the weekly workload of in-class and extracurricular activities for students in educational institutions, taking into account established requirements. Based on the results of this work, with the participation of State Duma deputies, proposals for improving the requirements for this workload are to be prepared. The deadline for completing this instruction is November 10.

The report placed particular emphasis on the development of agriculture, a systemically important sector of the economy that ensures food security and the country's sovereignty. In this regard, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Education and Science, and the Ministry of Finance have been instructed to address issues related to staffing of agricultural enterprises and improving the agricultural training system. Proposals on issues requiring government action must be submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers no later than April 30.

The Ministry of Transport has been tasked with reviewing parliamentary proposals to formalize the post-payment parking mechanism into law. The report is due by June 1.

Another instruction concerns the development and implementation of artificial intelligence. The Ministry of Digital Development has been tasked with ensuring the submission of a relevant bill to the State Duma by the end of the spring session.

Within the same timeframe, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media must submit to the State Duma a draft federal law aimed at stabilizing the financial situation of Russian Post.

Following a discussion on housing and utilities tariffs, Mikhail Mishustin instructed the Federal Antimonopoly Service to submit proposals for improving the system of measures to eliminate tariff regulation violations. The deadline for completion is no later than April 20.

The Government's annual report to the State Duma took place on February 25, 2026. In his closing remarks, Mikhail Mishustin emphasized the importance of joint work between the State Duma and the Government and noted that over the past years, an effective mechanism has been created that continues to operate today, with representatives of the executive and legislative branches working together to address the challenges facing the country.

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Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak met with Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Minh Tinh.

The meeting discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation across a wide range of issues, including in the fuel and energy sector, as well as in the financial, banking, and investment sectors.

"Vietnam is a long-standing and reliable partner of our country in the region. Russian-Vietnamese relations are based on the best traditions of strong friendship, profound trust, and mutual assistance. They have stood the test of time. The talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam held in Moscow last May set the direction for the further development of multifaceted bilateral cooperation for the future. We are committed to the consistent implementation of the agreements reached by our leaders," Alexander Novak emphasized.

During the Prime Minister's visit, following up on the agreements reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam, Zarubezhneft JSC and PetroVietnam Group signed documents expanding cooperation between the two state-owned companies in both Russia and Vietnam. This confirmed that cooperation between the two state-owned companies is the driving force behind energy cooperation between the two countries.

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Co-chair of the Intergovernmental Russian-Vietnamese Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Minh Tinh welcomed the participants of the Russian-Vietnamese Business Forum, dedicated to the prospects for developing cooperation between our countries.

The event was held as part of Pham Minh Tinh's visit to Russia. Also in attendance were Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dmitry Vakhrukov and representatives of Russian and Vietnamese businesses.

Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized that last year our countries celebrated the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, and quoted Russian President Vladimir Putin: "Over these years, special relations of alliance and fraternal mutual assistance have developed between Vietnam and our country, Russia."

"Over the past year, we have achieved significant success both in the domestic development of our countries and in bilateral Russian-Vietnamese trade and economic cooperation. Russia's economy continues to grow steadily. In 2025, the highest growth rates were demonstrated by the tourism, financial, and manufacturing sectors. Business and government demand for the development of foreign economic relations is increasing. By the end of 2025, bilateral trade between Russia and Vietnam grew by 6%. Both Russian exports to Vietnam and Vietnamese imports to Russia have increased," the Russian Deputy Prime Minister reported.

Dmitry Chernyshenko added that Vietnam is our traditional partner in Southeast Asia, a rapidly developing country with significant economic potential. In 2025, Vietnam's GDP growth rate exceeded 8%, and foreign trade turnover approached $1 trillion.

In terms of promising areas of cooperation, Russia is ready to act as a reliable supplier of energy resources, coal, oil, gas, meat and wheat, fertilizers, confectionery, pharmaceuticals, and polymer products. The Deputy Prime Minister invited relevant companies to more actively enter the Vietnamese market. An effective infrastructure for developing trade and project cooperation has already been established and established for Russian and Vietnamese businesses. The Deputy Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of the Joint Vietnam-Russia Bank for supporting business and tourism.

Over the past few years, logistical connectivity between Russia and Vietnam has improved. In 2025, the geography and frequency of direct flights between our countries increased. According to Dmitry Chernyshenko, this demonstrates the strong interest in mutual tourism and business travel.

"Tourist traffic from Russia to Vietnam has almost tripled by the end of 2025, reaching 690,000 people. Russia is among the top five foreign countries in terms of tourist arrivals to Vietnam and is ready to compete for leadership in this area. Tourist traffic from Vietnam to Russia has increased by almost 36%. We are actively working to simplify visa requirements," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

Russia is ready to support Vietnam's sustainable development, aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. On March 23, in the presence of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Tinh, an intergovernmental agreement was signed to construct the country's first nuclear power plant using advanced Russian technology.

Dmitry Chernyshenko added that Russia is also ready to intensify cooperation with Vietnam in the areas of digital technology and education.

"Russia is ready to share its expertise and experience in cutting-edge solutions such as smart and safe cities, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the digitalization of government services. Russia is ready to help Vietnam train qualified personnel for work in the knowledge-intensive sector through joint projects. This work is being carried out within the framework of the Consortium of Technical Universities of Russia and Vietnam," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

In conclusion, Dmitry Chernyshenko invited his Vietnamese colleagues to participate in the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which will take place from June 3 to 6, and the Eastern Economic Forum, which will be held from September 1 to 4.

Minh Tinh reported that during his visit he met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Federation Council Chairwoman Valentina Matviyenko, and State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin.

"I see great potential for developing bilateral relations. I am confident that at today's business forum, we will be able to connect our business circles. Developing political relations is a driving force for opening up bilateral relations in other areas. We consider Russia to be the most important partner in Europe, so these relations must connect our economies. We hope that you, our friends, can find ways and opportunities to strengthen our relations," said Pham Minh Tinh.

He also spoke about the prospects for cooperation between the countries in the fields of education, science and innovation, digital technology, finance, transport logistics, and more.

A ceremony to exchange bilateral documents between Russian and Vietnamese companies took place in the presence of Dmitry Chernyshenko and Pham Minh Tinh. These included a Memorandum of Understanding between Vietnam Railways and Ava Trading LLC, a Letter of Intent between FESCO Transportation Group and the Vietnam Maritime Corporation, a Letter of Intent between Delo Group and the Vietnam Maritime Corporation, and a Protocol between the National Industrial and Energy Corporation of Vietnam and Zarubezhneft JSC on the registration of the renewal and transfer of subsoil use licenses between ZN-Sever LLC and Rusvietpetro LLC.

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The date for the eighth summit of heads of state and government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum has been confirmed. The event will take place in Moscow on October 27, 2026. To ensure coordination and cooperation among federal executive bodies, executive bodies of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, local governments, and organizations involved in preparing and hosting the summit, as well as to address other related issues, an organizing committee for the preparation and hosting of the event, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, has been established.

"Russia places great importance on partnerships within the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, coordinating efforts to advance the legitimate interests of gas exporters in global energy markets and counter unilateral economic restrictions, as well as enhancing the role of natural gas in global energy markets due to its availability, reliability, versatility, and environmental friendliness. The GECF summit in Moscow will allow us to discuss all the current changes we have been facing recently and to identify prospects for cooperation and new areas of growth," noted Alexander Novak.

The main goals of the summit will be to promote the use of natural gas in the global economy, analyze the current state and forecast the development of gas markets, exchange experiences, and facilitate technological cooperation among participating countries.

"The Eighth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow is a platform for dialogue that will enable us to develop new joint initiatives that will shape the future of global energy security. Hosting this summit will allow our country to offer the world balanced solutions in the face of transforming energy markets, as well as strengthen trust between states and ensure the sustainable development of the gas industry for the benefit of the peoples of the gas exporting countries," said Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President of Russia and Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the Summit.

The Gas Exporting Countries Forum is an international intergovernmental organization. The GECF operating agreement entered into force on September 30, 2009. The GECF's full members are: Algeria, Bolivia, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Iran, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Russia, Trinidad and Tobago, the UAE, and Venezuela. Russia has been a full member of the GECF since 2009. Since 2011, the forum has convened summits of the heads of state and government of its member countries every two years.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a meeting on the development of agricultural exports. The event was attended by Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut, senior officials from relevant agencies, representatives of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoys to the federal districts, and heads of Russian regions.

"The Russian Federation remains a reliable trading partner, continuing to consistently supply agricultural goods and foodstuffs abroad. By the end of 2025, export volumes exceeded $41 billion. Sales of fish and seafood increased by 22%, meat and dairy products grew by approximately 20%, and confectionery exports grew by 14%. Our country maintains a leading position in the trade of wheat, fish, and sunflower oil. Our exports reach over 160 countries, with 90% of the total volume going to friendly countries. Thus, Russia makes a significant contribution to global food security," said Dmitry Patrushev.

The export portfolio is steadily expanding, with a notable trend last year being a significant increase in the supply of high-value-added products. Volume increased by 12% to $20 billion.

The Deputy Prime Minister recalled that the Russian President had set a target for export volumes to be 1.5 times higher than 2021 levels by 2030. In monetary terms, this would amount to over $55 billion. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that achieving this target requires the consolidated efforts of government agencies and businesses.

Dmitry Patrushev instructed the Ministry of Agriculture to monitor the implementation of export plans. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of exploring new opportunities to stimulate supplies and diversify product ranges in the current situation.

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