President Lula da Silva calls Vietnam important partner of Brazil
Brazilian President Lula da Silva affirmed that Vietnam is an important partner of his country while receiving Vietnamese Ambassador Bui Van Nghi, who came to present his credentials in Brasilia on January 31.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva (File photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –Brazilian President Lula da Silva affirmed that Vietnam isan important partner of his country while receiving Vietnamese Ambassador BuiVan Nghi, who came to present his credentials in Brasilia on January 31.
Expressing his admirationfor the achievements Vietnam have obtained over the past years, the host leaderlauded the development of bilateral relations and asked the two countries to enhancecooperation in multiple spheres, including politics - diplomacy, economy -trade, agriculture, and science - technology.
He noted that bilateral trade has beengrowing strongly over the past years to approximate 7 billion USD in 2023, sothe countries should further promote ties in this field.
The President added he hopes to pay a second visit to Vietnamin the near future, after the first in 2008.
Vietnamese Ambassador Bui Van Nghi (R) presents his credentials to Brazilian President Lula da Silva in Brasilia on January 31. (Photo: VNA)
For his part, Nghi voiced his honour to serve asAmbassador of Vietnam to Brazil, pledging to help foster the two countries’comprehensive partnership in an increasingly substantive and effective mannerin all the three pillars of party-to-party, state-to-state, andpeople-to-people diplomacy.
Theambassador emphasised that he will exert efforts to develop bilateral economic -trade - investment ties on par with the sound political relations, firstlyimplementing the commitments stated in the joint communiqué issued duringVietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Brazil in September2023.
Hevowed to coordinate closely with the South American country to organisecelebrations of the 35th anniversary of the two countries’diplomatic ties (May 8, 1989 - 2024) and the 17th anniversary of thecomprehensive partnership (May 2007 - 2024) this year.
Atthe meeting, Nghi also conveyed President Vo Van Thuong’s invitation to visitVietnam to President Lula da Silva./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi on November 21 had a working session with Vice Minister of Science and Technology for Social Development of Brazil and President of the Brazil – Vietnam Friendship Association (BVFA) Inácio Arruda, and General Secretary of the BVFA Pedro de Oliveira, discussing measures to promote cooperation between the two countries.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on November 28 for Brazilian Minister of Science and Technology Luciana Santos, who is also President of the Communist Party of Brazil.
Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung hosted a reception in Hanoi on November 28 for President of the Communist Party of Brazil (PcdoB) and Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Luciana Santos.
General Secretary of the Brazil – Vietnam Friendship Association Pedro De Oliveira has praised the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) during the cause of national defence and development, as well as diplomatic achievements the Southeast Asian nation has recorded over the past years.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi has affirmed that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is highly interested in advancing bilateral relations with Vietnam.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s working trip conveyed an important message that aligns with the event's theme -the spirit of entrepreneurship for a new era- aiming to maximise international resources in service of national development.
The attendance of the Vietnamese delegation headed by PM Pham Minh Chinh at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin carries importance significance, said a researcher on Vietnam.
Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his belief that Australian Ambassador Gillian Bird, with her extensive experience and deep understanding of the region, would make significant contributions to advancing the Vietnam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership while receiving the newly appointed diplomat in Hanoi on June 26.
Speaking to reporters on June 26, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang stated that Vietnam calls all parties involved to seriously comply with the agreement, creating conditions for peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
The President also identified certain limitations in advisory work that require continued innovation and quality improvement to meet state leadership requirements.
The Law on Participation in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations establishes the fundamental principles, roles, functions, and operational framework for Vietnam’s engagement in the UN peacekeeping missions.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 26 visited the Memorial Hall of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Pudong district, a development model in the new era of Shanghai as well as China.
The resolution on tuition exemption and support in the national education system was approved with 440 out of 441 deputies present voting in favour. It takes effect from the date of its adoption and will be applied starting from the 2025–2026 academic year.
An official of HCM City attributed achievements of the two countries' relations to not only efforts by both countries' governments but also perservering support from people's organisations, businesses, and dedicated individuals.
The two sides committed to adopting breakthrough measures to broaden the scope of cooperation and further boost trade turnover in a more balanced and mutually beneficial manner, towards better responding to fluctuations in global trade and contributing to ensuring a stable and sustainable supply chain.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed the city enhance exchanges with Vietnamese localities, particularly Ho Chi Minh City. He called for deeper, result-oriented cooperation in trade, investment, and strategic development — especially in sectors where Shanghai has strengths and Vietnam has demand, such as transport infrastructure, smart and green cities, and innovation.
President Luong Cuong appreciated the ambassadors' contributions to Vietnam's relations with their countries and called for continued efforts to help advance those ties.
PM Pham Minh Chinh called on the SSE and the Shanghai IFC to share their expertise with and provide technical support for relevant Vietnamese ministries and agencies during the process of building Vietnam’s own international financial centre.
According to the resolution, Nguyen Thi Thanh, a member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairwoman of the NA, was appointed Standing Vice President of the council and head of its personnel sub-committee.
PM Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his confidence that Asia has all the necessary foundations to continue rising, asserting its role as a pillar and driving force of the global economy.
In his closing speech at the 10th plenum of the Party Central Committee in September 2024, Party General Secretary Lam declared: “With the position and strength accumulated over 40 years of renewal, and with the unity of the entire Party, people, and army, alongside new opportunities under the sound Party leadership, we now possess the essential conditions to enter a new era."
Brazilian President Lula da Silva (File photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Ambassador Bui Van Nghi (R) presents his credentials to Brazilian President Lula da Silva in Brasilia on January 31. (Photo: VNA) 
