Vietnamese Ambassador discusses nuclear energy cooperation with Assystem
WVR - On March 16, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai met with Assystem's Vice President for International Business Development, Frédéric Cheneau.
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| Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai (right) during the meeting with Assystem Group. |
During the meeting, Ambassador Trinh Duc Hai provided an overview of Vietnam's energy development strategy, emphasizing the diversification of supply sources and ensuring a balance between economic growth, energy security, and sustainable development goals.
The Ambassador shared that Vietnam is formulating a long-term energy strategy with a multi-decade vision, where nuclear power is being considered as a crucial component to provide stable base-load electricity, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and support the transition to green energy.
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| Overview of the meeting. |
Vietnam places significant importance on the highest standards of nuclear safety, security, environmental protection, human resource development, and establishing a legal framework aligned with international practices. The country emphasizes a cautious and transparent approach, based on social consensus and the long-term benefits for the nation.
The Ambassador also affirmed that Vietnam welcomes extensive international cooperation in the field of civil nuclear energy, especially with partners possessing advanced technology and experience, to enhance internal capabilities and ensure independence and autonomy in energy development.
Frédéric Cheneau noted that Vietnam is facing strategic long-term decisions, with the choice of technology and nuclear power deployment models having a direct impact on economic development, energy security, and national sovereignty for decades to come.
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| Delegates taking a commemorative photo. |
Assystem is one of Europe's leading independent nuclear engineering groups and the third largest globally, specializing in providing engineering solutions, project management, and digital transformation to drive energy transition.
The company primarily operates in nuclear energy, renewable energy, power grids, and transportation infrastructure, with consulting experience in countries such as Russia, China, Republic of Korea, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Currently, Assystem employs approximately 8,000 experts and is present in 13 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
(Source: Embassy of Vietnam in France)
