The Vietnamese booth attracted a large number of visitors with traditional dishes imbued with national identity such as fried spring rolls, coffee, lemon tea and lemongrass tea. Not only impressing visitors with its unique flavor of Vietnamese food and drinks, the Vietnamese booth was also highly appreciated for its intimate and sophisticated decoration, honouring the beauty of Vietnamese culture.
ASEAN currently stands as Brazil's fourth-largest trading partner, reflecting the growing importance of the bloc in the country's international relations and economic strategy.
The Brazilian government said that allowing tilapia fish imports from Vietnam is an irreversible decision and is part of its negotiations in late March to open the beef market in Vietnam.
He also reviewed Vietnam’s remarkable achievements over the past 50 years since its national reunification and nearly 40 years of Doi moi (renewal), noting the country’s transformation from a war-ravaged nation into a dynamic and responsible member of the international community.
The success of the Vietnamese revolution had a tremendous impact on the international situation at that time. It inspired and encouraged other nations engaged in their own struggles for national liberation against imperialism, marking the beginning of the collapse of neo-colonialism worldwide, especially in Africa.
During his visit from April 7-10, the Ambassador held meetings with the Government of Sao Paulo State, the Federation of Industries of the State of Sao Paulo (FIESP), and Friboi -a subsidiary of the JBS Group- to explore opportunities to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment, with a focus on Sao Paulo.
Announced during Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s state visit to Vietnam on March 27-29, the joint statement underscores the enduring friendship built on shared values of peace, respect for international law, cooperation and development.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva left Hanoi on March 29, successfully concluding his three-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Luong Cuong.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasised his vision of fostering "unlimited cooperation" between Vietnam and Brazil to achieve shared development goals.
Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang held talks with Chief-Minister of the Institutional Security Office of the Presidency of Brazil General Marcos Antonio Amaro dos Santos in Hanoi on March 28.
PM Pham Minh Chinh thanked President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the Brazilian Government for recognising Vietnam’s market economy status, which will facilitate the access of their countries’ businesses to each other’s markets in a fair and mutually beneficial manner.
The Vietnamese legislature wishes to foster ties with the Brazilian Congress and reinforce the foundation of bilateral relations, he said, affirming Vietnam’s commitment to actively working with Brazil at global and regional parliamentary forums of which both countries are members.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasised that his visit aims to reaffirm Brazil’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Vietnam as part of its broader policy to enhance relations with ASEAN and the Asia-Pacific region.
Over the years, President Lula da Silva has actively supported stronger cooperation with Vietnam across diverse sectors, from trade and investment to education, science, technology, and renewable energy.
Brazil is currently Vietnam’s largest trading partner in Latin America, with two-way trade nearing 8 billion last year. The two governments aim to elevate the figure to 15 billion USD by 2030.
Oliviera expressed his confidence that the Brazilian President’s visit would significantly enhance trade and diplomatic ties between Brazil and Vietnam – a highly dynamic economy. In 2024, bilateral trade reached 7.7 billion USD, up 14% year-on-year. Semiconductor manufacturing and aerospace are promising sectors for the two sides’ future cooperation, the official noted.
Brazilian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco Farani emphasised the significance of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's visit to Vietnam in strengthening bilateral relations.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva's visit to Vietnam signals both nations' dedication to enhancing the Vietnam-Brazil Strategic Partnership with concrete actions that promote substantive cooperation. Discussions are expected to centre on advancing collaboration in politics, security, trade, investment, science and technology, culture, and climate change at an elevated level.
In a recent interview to the Vietnam News Agency, Vieira said Brazil values Vietnam as a trusted friend and an important ally in the Southern Hemisphere, stressing that the diplomatic ties between the two countries have been built on friendship, cooperation, and mutual respect.
