In the article on Correio Braziliense - one of Brazil's most reputable and long-standing newspapers, Ambassador Nghi highlighted that on November 17, 2024, during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Pham Minh Chinh and Brazilian President Lula da Silva announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership, marking a significant diplomatic milestone and demonstrating strong political commitment from both sides.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Brazilian President Lula da Silva at the signing ceremony for the trade in commercial goods between the two countries. |
The ambassador emphasized that diplomacy serves as a solid foundation of this relationship, providing stability and orientation. With a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, and multilateralization, Vietnam has viewed Brazil as an ideal partner that shares a common vision of a just world based on international law.
Bilateral cooperation has also expanded across multilateral forums. At the United Nations, both countries support the protection of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the peaceful settlement of disputes, while within the World Trade Organization (WTO), the two sides coordinate to defend the interests of developing countries and promote fair trade. Efforts to strengthen ties between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) are opening up a promising inter-regional bridge as well, Nghi said.
With 16 free trade agreements currently in effect, Vietnam serves as a gateway for Brazil to access the Asian market. In addition, although investment remains modest, with seven Brazilian projects in Vietnam valued at 3.8 million USD as of October 2024, the potential for growth is significant. Vietnam prioritizes high-tech sectors, clean energy, the digital economy, and biotechnology, while Brazil has strengths in ethanol and renewable energy.
The ambassador affirmed that the Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Brazil symbolizes cooperation among developing countries. Built on a foundation of political trust, driven by economic and trade cooperation, and connected through cultural diplomacy, the two nations are creating a model of collaboration that delivers tangible benefits to their people and contributes to global peace and stability.
Amidst intensifying international competition, multilateral cooperation, sustainable development and innovation are positioning Vietnam as a bridge between Brazil and Asia, promising remarkable successes in the near future, added Nghi.
Source: VNA