Vietnam, Brazil look to elevate bilateral ties: ambassador
The Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil recently organised a ceremony to mark the 35th anniversary of the Vietnam – Brazil diplomatic relations, the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, and President Ho Chi Minh’s 134 birthday.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Buenos Aires (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil recently organised a ceremony to mark the 35th anniversary of the Vietnam – Brazil diplomatic relations, the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, and President Ho Chi Minh’s 134 birthday.
In his speech at the event, Ambassador Bui Van Nghi affirmed that 2024 is a significant year as both nations resolve to elevate their relations to a new high which is manifested through exchanges of high-level delegations, effective dialogues, and enhanced cooperation in various channels of party, state, parliamentary and people-to-people diplomacy, and across the domains of agriculture, science-technology, culture, semiconductor, aviation, sports and tourism.
He stressed that Brazil, the largest economy in South America, is the leading trade partner of Vietnam in the region.
Recalling the time when Vietnamese young man Nguyen Tat Thanh (then President Ho Chi Minh) set his foot in Rio de Janeiro in 1912 in his journey to seek ways for national salvation, Nghi said that during his six-month stay in the city, he studied the life of the Brazilian workers.
The authority of Rio de Janeiro state has been interested in President Ho Chi Minh’s journey there, and will join hands with the Vietnamese side to arrange events to commemorate the revolutionary leader, he stressed.
On the occasion, Nghi sent his condolences to the Brazilian state over the losses in both human lives and assets caused by massive floods.
Meanwhile, President of the Brazil-Vietnam Friendship Association and Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Ignacio Arruda described 2024 as an important milestone for the two countries to organise activities to mark their diplomatic ties, implement signed agreements and commitments, and bolster coordination at multilateral forums in a more practical and effective fashion.
Arruda underlined that Brazil will promote the implementation of a commemorative project that marks President Ho Chi Minh’s journey in the Brazilian city, adding a group of experts will come to Vietnam to roll out a cooperative project with the Ministry of Science and Technology in this second quarter.
A photo exhibition on the bilateral relations, the Dien Bien Phu Victory as well as the Vietnamese people, land and culture was organised on the occasion./.
Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 8 sent messages of congratulations to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the occasion of the 35th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Brazil diplomatic ties (May 8, 1989 – 2024).
Brazil and Vietnam have plenty of possibilities to deepen their relations, particularly in trade, investment and people-to-people connections, Secretary for Asia and the Pacific at the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Eduardo Paes Saboia said in his interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency's correspondents in Latin America on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties (May 8, 1989-2024).
The Vietnam-Brazil friendship and cooperative ties began in the early 20th century when President Ho Chi Minh set his foot in Rio de Janeiro in 1912 in his journey to seek the way to salvage the nation, according to a Brazilian official.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
