Vietnam and Russia signed an agreement on nuclear energy and several cooperation deals on Tuesday during a visit to Hanoi by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

Vietnam and Russia inked an agreement to boost cooperation on nuclear energy during Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s two-day visit to Hanoi.

Hanoi is restarting its civilian nuclear program nearly a decade after canceling it over cost and safety concerns.

Russia and Vietnam signed an agreement on nuclear energy on Tuesday during a visit by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin aimed at deepening ties between the two long-standing allies.

Vietnam and Russia signed a non-binding agreement on nuclear energy and cooperation deals on maritime research and technology, during a visit to the Southeast Asian country by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.