Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talks with Wouter van Wersch, Executive Vice President International of Airbus. Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Meeting with Wouter van Wersch, Executive Vice President International of Airbus, the PM proposed Airbus expand its aviation cooperation with Vietnam through aircraft purchase agreements with reasonable pricing and timely delivery. He also called on the group to transfer technology to Vietnam, help human resources training, and aircraft warranty and maintenance. He suggested long-term cooperation in research and production of aircraft components, and space exploration.

The PM received Philippe Bardol, Senior Vice President Asia Pacific, International & Public Affairs at Safran, who supplies engines and equipment to airlines. PM Chinh called on Safran to support the development of these industries in Vietnam in the coming time, proposing the group coordinate with the Ministry of Science and Technology and relevant agencies and partners to concretise cooperation activities.

The Vietnamese leader also had a working session with a leader from Thales Group, a world’s leading tech firm in big data, AI, positioning technology, cybersecurity, and quantum technology. The PM also met with leaders of Alstom Group which ranks among the world's leading transportation solution providers.

PM Chinh had a meeting with Bernard Fontana, Chairman and CEO of EDF on the nuclear power project, and received Rafik Amrane, Vice President of Opella, the world’s third-largest enterprise in over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements.