Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s official visit to Russia from Sunday to Wednesday has drawn positive assessments from Russian enterprises, organisations, and experts who expressed optimism about the future of bilateral cooperation.
At the Việt Nam–Russia Business Forum on Tuesday, Ava Trading, a food trading company, signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnam Railways. Its general director, Irina Ivanova, noted that the agreement is expected to boost cargo transportation by rail and expand cooperation, particularly as trade flows increasingly shift from maritime to rail transport. She highlighted Việt Nam’s significant untapped potential in railway logistics, suggesting ample room for growth in this sector.
Anastasia Sayanok, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Affairs Committee of the Association of Exporters and Importers, emphasised the forum’s importance as a platform for businesses from both countries to connect, exchange experience, and establish long-term partnerships. She described the Prime Minister’s visit as a catalyst for developing new and effective cooperation mechanisms to realise the comprehensive strategic partnership between Việt Nam and Russia. The business and investment communities, she added, are expecting improvements in licensing procedures, financial and credit systems, product standards, and information transparency, toward long-term projects.
