Moscow, March 31 -- Russian experts have highlighted the positive impacts of the recently-signed cooperation agreement between Vietnam and Russia to construct Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant, describing it as a strategic move that will bolster Vietnam's energy security while expanding Russia's technological footprint in Asia.

Russian analysts said that for Vietnam, the agreement marks the culmination of years of deliberation and signals a return to nuclear power development. For Russia, meanwhile, large-scale projects such as Ninh Thuan 1 provide a solid foundation to expand its presence in Asia and export its nuclear technologies and infrastructure.

Vadim Petrov, Deputy chairman of the Interdepartmental Arctic Agenda Working Group of ...