Prime Minister Le Minh Hung meets with the Rosatom Director General of Russia

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung meets with Rosatom Director General A. Likhachev on June 17, 2026. Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung expressed his sincere appreciation for the cooperation, support, and significant contributions of Rosatom and Russia to the development of Vietnam’s nuclear energy sector over the past 40 years.

The Prime Minister highlighted the important role of the Da Lat Nuclear Research Reactor, which has contributed significantly to socio-economic development through the supply of radioactive isotopes for medical diagnosis and cancer treatment, as well as the training of generations of leading scientists and experts, laying an important foundation for the development of Vietnam’s nuclear energy sector.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung emphasized that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Russia, based on a high level of political trust, serves as an important driving force and foundation for both sides to make nuclear energy cooperation a long-term strategic pillar.

As an active member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vietnam attaches great importance to the peaceful application and development of nuclear energy. In this regard, cooperation with Russia and the implementation of the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant Project remain among Vietnam’s top priorities.

The Prime Minister requested Rosatom and the Russian side to continue supporting Vietnam in extending the operation of the Da Lat Nuclear Research Reactor during the transition period; supporting the implementation of the Nuclear Science and Technology Center project in Dong Nai; strengthening human resource training cooperation; promoting equipment localization; optimizing investment costs; and closely coordinating to promptly address challenges arising during project implementation.

Rosatom Director General A. Likhachev thanked Prime Minister Le Minh Hung for the meeting and welcomed the Prime Minister’s first visit to Russia, affirming that the visit holds important significance for the Vietnam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

He stated that Rosatom is a leading global nuclear energy corporation with a long-standing history of cooperation with Vietnam and expressed its desire to continue working with Vietnamese partners to effectively implement agreed projects, while exploring new promising areas of cooperation.

The Prime Minister requested Rosatom and the Russian side to continue supporting the extension of the operation of the Da Lat Nuclear Research Reactor during the transition period and to accelerate the implementation progress of the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant Project. Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac.

Considering cooperation with Vietnam one of Rosatom’s top priorities, Mr. Likhachev briefed the Prime Minister on the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant Project. He emphasized that the signing of the Agreement on the construction of the plant marks a historic milestone in Vietnam–Russia cooperation. Rosatom is currently working closely with Vietnamese partners to advance the project.

Rosatom’s Director General affirmed the corporation’s readiness to support Vietnam in developing the nuclear industry, establishing a modern nuclear science center, promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and training high-quality nuclear experts.

According to Mr. Likhachev, Rosatom and Vietnamese partners still have significant potential for cooperation in areas such as renewable energy, high technology, logistics, and shipbuilding for the Arctic region. He expressed his hope that both sides will continue discussions to further promote future cooperation opportunities./.