Vietnam is seeking to shore up its fuel reserves at a time of disruption caused by the war in the Middle East

Vietnam is seeking to shore up its fuel reserves at a time of disruption caused by the war in the Middle East

 Alexander Miridonov

Russia and Vietnam on Monday signed a cooperation agreement on the construction of Vietnam's first nuclear power plant, Russia's Rosatom nuclear agency said on Monday.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was visiting energy-rich Russia as Vietnam seeks to shore up its fuel reserves at a time of disruption to energy supplies caused by the war in the Middle East, sparking fears of fuel shortages around the world.

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