Vietnam is one of the most important partners of Brazil in Southeast Asia, Eduardo Paes Saboia, Secretary for Asia and the Pacific at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, has stated at the Vietnam-Brazil meeting recently held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Brasilia, VNA reported Sunday.

The official hailed the strong growth of bilateral trade over the past 20 years, which topped USD 7 billion in 2023.

Eduardo Paes Saboia, Secretary for Asia and the Pacific at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil delivers his speech. Photo: TG & VN

Vietnam and Brazil will continue to cooperate with each other on the foundation of the common values in peace, friendship and mutual respect, he said at the event which marked the 35th anniversary of the Vietnam-Brazil diplomatic relations.

Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will visit Vietnam in April, he revealed, expressing his belief that Vietnam will contribute to the success of Brazil's G20 Presidency.

Meanwhile, Márcio Honaiser, President of the Brazil - Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, held that Vietnam and Brazil will be a bridge connecting the South American Common Market (MERCOSUR) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as well as other regional organizations.

In addition to economic and trade relations, the two countries commit to strengthening cooperation in the fields of technology, culture, tourism and sports, promoting friendship and mutual understanding, he said.

General Secretary of the Brazil - Vietnam Friendship Association (ABRAVIET) Pedro de Oliveira said that over the past 13 years, the association has worked closely with the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) to contribute to the growth of cooperation and friendship between the two nations.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi speaks at the event. Photo: TG & VN

Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi underlined that in 2024, Vietnam and Brazil will organise various activities to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the diplomatic relations and the 17 years of comprehensive partnership, including a Vietnam Day in Brazil.

The diplomat affirmed the significance of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit to Brazil in last September, stressing that Brazil is currently the largest Latin American partner of Vietnam.

This is also the opening event for a series of activities commemorating the 35th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations (May 8, 1989 - 2024) and 17 years of comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Brazil.

The event was attended by more than 50 guests from government officials, ambassadors, along with representatives of businesses and journalists. and Brazilian friends.

On the occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy held a ceremony to present the “For peace, friendship among nations” insignias to Miguel Peña, Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Bolivia; João Reis, Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Minas Gerais state of Brazil; and journalist Valter Xéu, CEO of Patria Latina Media Group, in recognition of their positive contributions to the people diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Brazil and Bolivia.

From left: Ricardo Almeida - Representing Miguel Pena, Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Bolivia; Ambassador Bui Van Nghi; João Reis, Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Minas Gerais state; and journalist Valter Xéu, CEO of Patria Latina Media Group. Photo: TG & VN

Ambassador Bui Van Nghi congratulated the three individuals who had just received insignias, and at the same time, believed that the Honorary Consuls and journalist would continue to have more practical peace and friendship activity programs to contribute to strengthening and developing good relationships between Vietnam, Brazil and Bolivia.

Representating the honored individuals, Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Minas Gerais state, João Reis expressed his emotion and honor to receive the insignia "For peace and friendship between peoples" of VUFO.

Reis thanked the cooperation, close coordination, and dedicated support of the Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil, helping him completed his tasks and contributed to consolidating, cultivating and developing the friendly relationship, especially between Vietnam and Brazil.

Earlier, Ambassador Nghi had working sessions with Celso Amorim, advisor to the Brazilian President, on the increase of high-lefel delegation exchanges and the realization of commitments stated in the joint statement in Prime Minister Chinh's visit to Brazil.

Ambassador Bui Van Nghi works with Paco Britto, Vice Governor and Director for External Relations of the Federal District of Brasilia. Photo: TG & VN

The diplomat also worked with Paco Britto, Vice Governor and Director for External Relations of the Federal District of Brasilia, on the organization of the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Vietnam-Brazil diplomatic relations and the Vietnam Day in Brazil as well as support to Vietnamese firms to explore the Brazilian market, and the seeking of location to name as Vietnam Street and honor President Ho Chi Minh.

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