Vietnamese and international officials attend the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil on September 12 held a ceremony inBrasil𒊎ia to mark the 78th National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945-2023).
Ambassador Pham Thi Kim Hoa reviewed Vietnam’s importantachievements over the past 78 years and stated that Vietnam is ready to joinhands to solve global challenges towards green, sustainable, comprehensive, andhumane development. ForVietnam, Brazil is always a top partner in SouthAmerica, she said, adding that cultural - educational - tourism exchanges betweenthe two countries continue to be strengthened, bringing the people of Vietnamand Brazil closer together. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking Vietnamesedelegation will pay a visit to Brazil later this month, the first high-levelvisit by Vietnamese leaders in the last 15 years, she said, stressing this shows the respect ofthe two countries and their determination to develop the relationship to a newlevel. For his part, BrazilianDeputy Foreign Minister Eduardo Paes Saboia emphasised that the visit will bean important milestone in relations between Brazil and Vietnam.
As Brazil and Vietnam willcelebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomaticrelations in 2024, the Brazilian official said he hopes that PresidentLula da Silva will make an official visit to Vietnam on that occasion.
With great potential and a strongly developingeconomy, Vietnam is one of Brazil's long-te♚rm partners in Southeast Asia inareas including food security, energy, tourism, culture, business,people-to-people exchanges, and cooperation at multilateral forums, he said, stressing that the country’spartnership with ASEAN will pave the way for enhanced cooperation withSoutheast Asia, an important region of the world today, in which Viet🗹nam playsan important role.
On this occasion, the embassy showed photos on the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh to internationalfriends./.
Brazil is Vietnam’s trading partner in Latin America and one of the three largest markets of Việt Nam in the Americas market, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Brazil.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil on June 26 coordinated with the International Club Brasilia in organising the Festa Juninas festival, also known as "festas de São João", which commemorates the birthday of Saint John/João (June 2).
A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) paid a working visit to Brazil from June 29 – July 2 and attended the 26th Sao Paulo Forum themed “Regional integration to advance Latin American and Caribbean sovereignty" in Brasilia capital city of Brazil.
A delegation of the National Assembly (NA)’s Council for Ethnic Affairs, led by its Vice Chairman Nguyen Lam Thanh, paid a working visit to Brazil from August 7-10.
Vietnamese handicraft products and authentic dishes were introduced at the recent Asia-Oceania Food and Culture Fair held at the Brasilia Art Museum (MAB) in Brazil.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Vietnamese and international officials attend the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
