President Lula da Silva calls Vietnam important partner of Brazil
Brazilian President Lula da Silva affirmed that Vietnam is an important partner of his country while receiving Vietnamese Ambassador Bui Van Nghi, who came to present his credentials in Brasilia on January 31.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva (File photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –Brazilian President Lula da Silva affirmed that Vietnam isan important partner of his country while receiving Vietnamese Ambassador BuiVan Nghi, who came to present his credentials in Brasilia on January 31.
Expressing his admirationfor the achievements Vietnam have obtained over the past years, the host leaderlauded the development of bilateral relations and asked the two countries to enhancecooperation in multiple spheres, including politics - diplomacy, economy -trade, agriculture, and science - technology.
He noted that bilateral trade has beengrowing strongly over the past years to approximate 7 billion USD in 2023, sothe countries should further promote ties in this field.
The President added he hopes to pay a second visit to Vietnamin the near future, after the first in 2008.
Vietnamese Ambassador Bui Van Nghi (R) presents his credentials to Brazilian President Lula da Silva in Brasilia on January 31. (Photo: VNA)
For his part, Nghi voiced his honour to serve asAmbassador of Vietnam to Brazil, pledging to help foster the two countries’comprehensive partnership in an increasingly substantive and effective mannerin all the three pillars of party-to-party, state-to-state, andpeople-to-people diplomacy.
Theambassador emphasised that he will exert efforts to develop bilateral economic -trade - investment ties on par with the sound political relations, firstlyimplementing the commitments stated in the joint communiqué issued duringVietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Brazil in September2023.
Hevowed to coordinate closely with the South American country to organisecelebrations of the 35th anniversary of the two countries’diplomatic ties (May 8, 1989 - 2024) and the 17th anniversary of thecomprehensive partnership (May 2007 - 2024) this year.
Atthe meeting, Nghi also conveyed President Vo Van Thuong’s invitation to visitVietnam to President Lula da Silva./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi on November 21 had a working session with Vice Minister of Science and Technology for Social Development of Brazil and President of the Brazil – Vietnam Friendship Association (BVFA) Inácio Arruda, and General Secretary of the BVFA Pedro de Oliveira, discussing measures to promote cooperation between the two countries.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on November 28 for Brazilian Minister of Science and Technology Luciana Santos, who is also President of the Communist Party of Brazil.
Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung hosted a reception in Hanoi on November 28 for President of the Communist Party of Brazil (PcdoB) and Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Luciana Santos.
General Secretary of the Brazil – Vietnam Friendship Association Pedro De Oliveira has praised the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) during the cause of national defence and development, as well as diplomatic achievements the Southeast Asian nation has recorded over the past years.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi has affirmed that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is highly interested in advancing bilateral relations with Vietnam.
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.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva (File photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Ambassador Bui Van Nghi (R) presents his credentials to Brazilian President Lula da Silva in Brasilia on January 31. (Photo: VNA) 
