Vietnam Receives Advanced Russian Technology in Epidemiology

Vietnam has received advanced technology in epidemiology during the state visit of Party General Secretary and President To Lam to the Russian Federation. This marks a concrete step to bolster cooperation between Vietnam and Russia across various fields, including politics, diplomacy, defense, security, economy, trade, energy, transport, industry, agriculture, science-technology, education-training, and healthcare. During a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow on September 8, To Lam highlighted the significant potential and complementary strengths of the two economies, agreeing on the need for stronger breakthroughs in trade cooperation. Furthermore, on September 9, he attended the Vietnam-Russia science and technology forum on connecting strategic technologies in Moscow, signaling an intention to deepen cooperation in the science and technology sector. To Lam emphasized that Vietnam consistently attaches importance to its traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, considering it a top priority in its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, and diversification. This visit served as a crucial opportunity to further solidify bilateral ties. The article also mentions efforts to strengthen relations with South Korea, Mongolia, and Australia as part of Vietnam's diversified foreign policy. Specifically, with South Korea, agreements have been reached to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on economic ties, science-technology, parliamentary cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges. Domestically, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed the health sector to resolve supply bottlenecks and ensure an adequate supply of medicines and medical equipment at reasonable prices through transparent mechanisms, addressing challenges in ensuring public healthcare access. Source: VietnamPlus English