PM arrives in Brazil, beginning working trip to attend G20 Summit
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on November 16 afternoon (local time), beginning their three-day working visit to attend the G20 Summit and have bilateral activities.
Staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil welcome Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse in Rio de Janeiro. (Photo: VNA)
Rio de Janeiro (VNA) ܫ– Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on November 16 afternoon (local time), beginning their three-day working visit to attend the G20 Summit and have bilateral activities.
The trip is made at the invitation of President of Brazil and Chair of the 2024 G20 Summit Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his spouse.
This is the fifth time Vietnam has been invited to attend a G20 Summit and the first time PM Chinh has attended the summit.
Welcoming PM Chinh and his entourage at Rio de Janeiro airport were representatives of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi, staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Brazil.
Focusing on the theme “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet”, the 19th G20 Summit brings together leaders of official G20 members, heads of state and government of 19 guest countries and leaders of 15 key international organisations.
PM Chinh is scheduled to attend and deliver speeches at activities within the framework of the G20 Summit, conveying the message of a dynamic, innovative Vietnam which stands ready to take on global responsibilities; proactively, makes proactive and responsible contributions to the world's key and urgent issues, commensuating Vietnam's position and strength as it enters a new era of national development.
On this occasion, he will have bilateral meetings with leaders of economies, countries and international organisations. In particular, he will have bilateral activities with Brazil, such as talks with Brazilian President Lula da Silva, and participation in activities to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Brazil.
Through these activities, his working trip affirms Vietnam's position, prestige, responsibility and contribution to important international forums, further strengthens and opens a new phase in the relationship between Vietnam and Brazil as well as other countries and international organisations, contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the two regions and the world./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s participation at the upcoming G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, demonstrates that issues to be discussed at the event align with the objectives Vietnam is committed to achieving, and reaffirms the country’s growing role and position in the international and regional arena, a Vietnamese diplomat has said.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Hanoi in the early morning of November 16 to attend the G20 Summit and have bilateral activities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 16-19, and pay an official visit to the Dominican Republic from November 19-21.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to Brazil from November 16-19 for the G20 Summit and bilateral activities is expected to elevate the relationship between Vietnam and Brazil to new heights, reinforcing bilateral political trust, expanding cooperation space, and making ties between the two countries deeper, more comprehensive and sustainable, benefiting both peoples.
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.
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.
