Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Ha Noi, Nov. 6 (VNA) -- Viet Nam wished to boost scientific cooperation with Russia, particularly in personnel training, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem told visiting Russian Vice Minister of Industry, Science and Technology V.A.KniaZhev in Ha Noi today, Nov. 6.

The Deputy PM also appreciated the activities carried out by the two countries' scientific and technical cooperation committee, particularly in the transfer of studies on new materials, bio-technology, physio-technology, and mechanical engineering to Viet Nam.

V.A. KniaZhev, who is also Chairman of the Russian section to the Russia-Viet Nam Committee on Scientific and Technical Cooperation, informed the Deputy PM of the implementation of projects on scientific and technical cooperation between the two countries and the plan for bilateral cooperation in this field in the 2000-2003 period.

He also expressed his wishes for further cooperation with Viet Nam in science and technology