Brazil highly values ASEAN countries’ central role in region
Brazil spoke highly of the central role of ASEAN countries in the region during a meeting between the ASEAN Committee in the country and representatives from Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Hanoi (VNA) - Brazil spoke highly of the central role of ASEANcountries in the region during a meeting between the ASEAN Committee in thecountry and representatives from Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The sides vowed to promote bilateral and multilateral cooperation mechanisms for jointdevelopment.
The meetingsaw the attendance of ambassadors from seven ASEAN nations to Brazil and MarciaDonner Abreu, Secretary for Bilateral Negotiations in Asia, the Pacific, andRussia at Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnamis currently the Chair of the ASEAN Committee.
ASEANranked third in economic and trade exchange with Brazil in 2020, with export-importvalue reaching 21 billion USD, mainly from shipbuilding, hospitality, maritimetransport, mining, and agriculture.
Thelargest economy in Latin America with GDP estimated at 1.8 billion USD, Brazil isviewed as a gateway for ASEAN members to expand relations with other countriesin the region.
Participantsfocused on issues of mutual concern, measures to address difficulties facing businesses, tackling COVID-19, recovering economies, and bolstering cooperation ininvestment, trade and agriculture./.
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At the online meeting (Photo: VNA) 
