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Vietnam and Russia Boost Trade and Cooperation at Summit

10/27/2025

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Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chính met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk during the 20th East Asia Summit in Malaysia.
They discussed enhancing bilateral trade and cooperation in energy, agriculture, and infrastructure, emphasizing the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union, which has doubled trade.
Overchuk welcomed Vietnam's entry into BRICS and highlighted ongoing projects, including a railway corridor connecting Vietnam to Russia.
PM Chính urged for increased Russian scholarships for Vietnamese students and greater market access for Vietnamese exports.

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Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chính met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk during the 20th East Asia Summit in Malaysia.
They discussed enhancing bilateral trade and cooperation in energy, agriculture, and infrastructure, emphasizing the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union, which has doubled trade.
Overchuk welcomed Vietnam's entry into BRICS and highlighted ongoing projects, including a railway corridor connecting Vietnam to Russia.
PM Chính urged for increased Russian scholarships for Vietnamese students and greater market access for Vietnamese exports.