Vietnam values Brazil as key partner in foreign policy in Latin America: Party chief
Party General Secretary To Lam gave a reception in Hanoi on March 28 for visiting Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during which he affirmed the Vietnamese Party and State value Brazil as a key partner in Vietnam's broader foreign policy in Latin America.
Party General Secretary To Lam (R) and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Party and State value Brazil as a key partner in Vietnam's broader foreign policy toward Latin America, and wish to deepen the newly-established Strategic Partnership between the two nations, said Party General Secretaryꦛ To Lam.
During a reception in Hanoi on March 28 for Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is visiting Vietnam from March 27-29, the Party chief congratulated the Brazilian Government and people on their remarkable achievements under the leadership of President Lula da Silva and the Workers' Party of Brazil (PT).
He shared Vietnam's vision and development direction for the coming years, highlighting the shift toward a sustainable and innovation-driven growth model. Key priorities include enhancing economic competitiveness, resilience, and self-reliance; advancing sci-tech, training a skilled workforce, building a modern and integrated socio-economic infrastructure system; and conducting a revolution to streamline its political system toward creating a lean, efficient, valid and effective structure.
The host praised the outcomes of the talks between President Lula da Silva and President Luong Cuong, which culminated in the signing of the Action Plan for the Vietnam-Brazil Strategic Partnership for 2025-2030, alongside agreements spanning diplomacy, security, industry-trade, and cooperation between the two national football federations.
Their discussions explored new opportunities to further foster bilateral ties and leverage each country's strength and potential. The Party chief underlined the vast opportunities for collaboration in economy-trade, agriculture, energy, and national defence, while emphasising the importance of cultural, educational, and sports exchanges to deepen mutual understanding and friendship.
Describing Vietnam as a close friend and an important partner in Asia, the Brazilian President expressed his joy at the strides made since the establishment of a comprehensive partnership during his first presidential term in 2007.
He lauded the recent upgrade to a Strategic Partnership in November 2024 and reaffirmed Brazil’s commitment to working closely with Vietnam to materialise this new framework, along with high-level agreements and cooperation documents signed during his visit.
At the reception (Photo: VNA)
Both countries need to continue discussions to identify key products and sectors for mutually beneficial cooperation, toward achieving 15 billion USD in trade turnover, he said.
The guest agreed to fortify collaboration with Vietnam across all channels, including political parties, organisations, locality-to-locality and people-to-people connections, to build a strong foundation of public support for bilateral ties.
The two leaders also agreed on key directions to further reinforce the Strategic Partnership bilaterally and multilaterally, with a focus on the effective implementation of signed cooperation agreements across various channels.
The host also commended Brazil’s decision to recognise Vietnam’s market economy status and proposed joint efforts to advance negotiations on a preferential trade framework that connects Vietnam with the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR)./.
President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is on a state visit to Vietnam. The visit from March 27-29 is made at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong. This visit follows the elevation of Vietnam-Brazil relations to a strategic partnership during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's participation in the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024. It signals both nations' dedication to enhancing the Vietnam-Brazil Strategic Partnership with concrete actions that promote substantive cooperation.
With 36 years of diplomatic ties (May 8, 1989 –2025), 18 years of Comprehensive Partnership (since 2007), and a Strategic Partnership from November 2024, Vietnam and Brazil have continually strengthened their close and cooperative relationship, which has now entered a new phase of robust, substantive, and effective collaboration across multiple sectors.
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.
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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.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
