Currently, Vietnam and Russia are excelling in a range of fields including trade, oil and gas, nuclear power and military techniques, Deputy Prime Minister Minh told Tatarstan President R.Minnikhanov at a reception in Hanoi on September 8.

He highlighted the significance of further fortifying co-operation between localities of Vietnam and Tatarstan and suggested Tatarstan put its available strengths forward for effective bilateral co-operation on education and training, scientific research, oil and gas, engineering, agriculture and tourism.

He thanked the Tatarstan government and people for creating favourable conditions for Vietnamese nationals to live and work in.

Furthermore, Minh said he believed the visit marked the beginning of a long-lasting relationship.

President R.Minnikhanov said Tatarstan saw the potential to work with Vietnam in many fields, avowing to devise concrete proposals to boost linkages and strengthen the Vietnamese-Russian partnership.

Earlier that day, Minnikhanov held working sessions with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Education and Training, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, while also participating in talks between businesses from Tatarstan and Vietnamese partners.