The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province is seeking to increase its exports to Russia – one of its potential trade partners.
Nguyen Hong Linh, Chairman of the provincial People’s Council, was speaking at a December 25 reception for Ivan Melnikov, visiting Vice Chairman of the Russian State Duma.
Linh said investment cooperation between Ba Ria-Vung Tau and Russia has been strengthened over the years, primarily in oil and gas services, tourism, maritime, and construction.
The Vung Tau-based Vietnam-Russia Oil and Gas Joint Venture Enterprise (Vietsovpetro) has become an exemplary role model for efficient cooperation between the two countries, he said.
The province has signed memoranda of understanding on cooperation with three Russian localities – Rostov Na Dony, Sverdlovsk and Nenetskiy autonomous region.
It is a major contributor to the increasing trade ties between Vietnam and Russia, exporting its key items such as seafood, cashew nuts, and garments.
Linh said Ba Ria-Vung Tau creates the best possible conditions for Russian nationals to live and work in the province, recalling the voting for the Russian Presidential Election in March 2012.
A wide range of cultural exchange activities have been held, helping deepen the relationship between the two peoples.
(Source VoV)