The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs of and the ASEAN Committee in Brazil have jointly hosted a workshop themed "Brazil and ASEAN" in Brasilia under the chair of Brazilian Foreign Minister Carlos Alberto Franco França.
Hanoi (VNA) - The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs of and the ASEAN Committee in Brazil have jointly hosted a workshop themed "Brazil and ASEAN" in Brasilia under the chair of Brazilian Foreign Minister Carlos Alberto Franco França.
In his opening remarks, the Brazilian FM highlighted the achievements and contributions of the ASEAN Community to the world in general and Brazil in particular, saying that with more than 700 million people and an estimated total GDP of about 3 trillion USD, the community has increasingly affirmed its position in the international arena.
Two-way trade between ASEAN and Brazil maintained an amazing growth rate of 91% over the past five years, hitting nearly 30 billion USD in 2021 and up 21% over the figure of the whole 2021 in the first half of 2022.
Representing the Brazilian Agriculture and Livestock Confederation (CNA), Sueme Mori said Brazil needs to continue to promote and expand the introduction of Brazilian products to ASEAN countries.
Addressing the December 1 workshop, Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Pham Thi Kim Hoa reaffirmed the need for ASEAN countries to have a broad approach, strategic vision and responsible contribution in order to handle emerging challenges and promote sustainable recovery, including growth for the benefit of all people.
She took the occasion to spotlight Vietnam's role for the international community in general and the South American region in particular.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Pham Thi Kim Hoa has attended a virtual meeting between the ASEAN Committee in Brasilia (ACB) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) which discussed opportunities for trade and investment and ways to develop economic relations between ASEAN member states and the Latin American country.
Brazil spoke highly of the central role of ASEAN countries in the region during a meeting between the ASEAN Committee in the country and representatives from Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil Carlos Alberto Franco França recently hosted a reception for Ambassadors of members of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Brasilia.
Pichai said the trade talks with the US are important and need to move forward professionally, without regard for any political changes in Thailand, believing that Thailand has clear principles, guidelines and procedures in place.
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The proposed venue is located in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok, featuring eight public sites, including Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal and several nearby parks.
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Organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Association of Thai Silk & Culture Promotions, the event honors Her Majesty the Queen on her 47th birthday anniversary and promotes Thai craftsmanship on an international stage.
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The forum featured two in-depth discussion sessions, engaging representatives from governments, think tanks, and businesses from both ASEAN and China, on how to forge closer ties for a common future.
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PM Anwar Ibrahim affirmed the determination of Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair for 2025, to utilise all viable regional mechanisms of the bloc and work with partners to de-escalate violence and restore a peace process led by Myanmar.
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The Ministry of Commerce reported that imports also rose 18% to 29.9 billion USD during the same period, resulting in a trade surplus of 1.1 billion USD. In May alone, Thailand posted a 4.6 billion USD trade surplus with the US and a 4.1 billion USD trade deficit with China.
At the workshop (Photo: VNA) 
