The head of state highly praised the company’s work. He said Vietsovpetro had turned into one of the most profitable oil-producing companies in Vietnam owing to its efficient management and the professionalism of its employees. Today the company is the foundation of the two countries’ economic cooperation, the President stressed.
During the meeting, Mr Putin presented Russian and Vietnamese employees of Vietsovpetro with Russian state awards.
See also
Excerpts from a Speech at a Meeting with Employees of the Russian-Vietnamese Joint Venture Vietsovpetro
March 1, 2001
Official Visit to Vietnam
March 1 − 2, 2001