Symposium discusses Russia – Vietnam cooperation in the contest of economic globalisation

An international symposium themed ‘Russia – Vietnam cooperation in the context of economic globalisation’ was held in Moscow, Russia, on June 4 by the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS).

Delegates at the symposium
Delegates at the symposium

It attracted the participation of Russian professors and academicians from the Institute of Economics at the RAS and other scientific research institutes in Russia, a delegation from the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences led by its President, Dr., Prof. Nguyen Quang Thuan, and representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia.

The symposium presented 13 speeches, which discussed the Vietnam – Russia cooperation situation in the 21st century; prospects of investment cooperation development within the framework of the Vietnam-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement; and the impacts of the global situation and globalisation on Russian and Vietnamese economies.

The participants also made their assessments on the current situation and prospects of cooperation between Vietnam and Russia and proposed suggestions to functional agencies of the two countries to address existing obstacles and further promote the bilateral economic and trade links.

Speaking to reporters following the symposium, Ruslan Grinberg, Scientific Director of the Institute of Economics, said he was truly surprised at Vietnam’s economic achievements, adding that Vietnam and Russia should share experience with each other and increase mutual understanding.

Meanwhile, Dr. Prof Nguyen Quang Thuan highly appreciated the organisation of the symposium, which took place during a time when the two countries are celebrating the Vietnam – Russia Cross Year.

The event’s theme on the promotion of Vietnam – Russia cooperation is an issue of significance, particularly when the regional and global situation has seen new developments, he stated.