Rosatom stands ready to support Viet Nam in developing nuclear industry
VGP - The State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) stands ready to support Viet Nam in developing its nuclear industry, establishing a modern nuclear center, promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and training qualified nuclear specialists.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung (R) meets Director General of the State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) Alexey Likhachev, Kazan, Russia, June 17, 2026 - Photo: VGP
Director General of the Rosatom Alexey Likhachev made the above statement during his meeting with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in Kazan, Russia, on June 17.
Likhachev expressed its desire to continue cooperation with Vietnamese partners to effectively implement agreed projects while exploring new and promising areas of collaboration, affirming that cooperation with Viet Nam is one of Rosatom's top priorities.
He briefed the Prime Minister on the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant project, adding that Rosatom is working closely with its Vietnamese partners to advance the project.
Likhachev highlighted potential for further cooperation in areas such as renewable energy, high technology, logistics, and shipbuilding for the Arctic region.
Le expressed his sincere appreciation for significant contributions made by Rosatom and the Russian side to the development of Viet Nam's nuclear energy sector over the past four decades, including the operation of the Da Lat nuclear reactor.
The Prime Minister noted that the Viet Nam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, underpinned by a high level of political trust, provides a strong impetus and an important foundation for elevating bilateral cooperation in atomic energy into a long-term strategic pillar.
As an active member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Viet Nam places importance on the peaceful application and development of nuclear energy, told the leader.
In this regard, cooperation with Russia and the implementation of the Ninh Thuan I Nuclear Power Plant project remain among Viet Nam's top priorities, asserted Le.
The Prime Minister called on Rosatom and the Russian side to continue supporting the extension of the Da Lat reactor's operation in the upcoming period and the implementation of the Nuclear Science and Technology Center project in Dong Nai Province.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung (R) meets General Director Kudryashov Sergei Ivanovich of Russian oil and gas company Zarubezhneft, Kazan, Russia, June 17, 2026 - Photo: VGP
The same day, the Prime Minister had a meeting with General Director Kudryashov Sergei Ivanovich of Russian oil and gas company Zarubezhneft – one of Viet Nam's leading partners in energy sector.
He voiced his support for Zarubezhneft's research into expanding its investment activities and signing new oil and gas contracts for open blocks on Viet Nam's continental shelf, based on the principles of ensuring investment efficiency, balancing the interests of all parties involved, and complying with Vietnamese law.
Le also encouraged the company to explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation and joint activities in third countries.
The Prime Minister called on Zarubezhneft to consider establishing long-term and stable commercial cooperation with Vietnamese energy enterprises.
He also urged the company to work closely with Petrovietnam and Vietsovpetro to study and promptly finalize proposals for establishing wind power equipment manufacturing facilities and developing a supply chain in Viet Nam./.
