Oliviera highlighted that President Ho Chi Minh, a great leader in Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation, served as a cultural, social, economic, and political bridge between the two nations. He also expressed his joy over the installation of a commemorative plaque honoring the late Vietnamese leader in Santa Teresa last year.

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Pedro da Oliviera, General Secretary of the Brazil-Vietnam Friendship Association

He expressed his confidence that the Brazilian President’s visit would significantly enhance trade and diplomatic ties between Brazil and Vietnam - a highly dynamic economy. In 2024, bilateral trade reached 7.7 billion USD, up 14% year-on-year. Semiconductor manufacturing and aerospace are promising sectors for the two sides’ future cooperation, the official noted.

Oliviera praised the upgrade of Vietnam-Brazil relations to a strategic partnership during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to Brazil and attendance at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November last year, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties. He said that there remains vast potential for bilateral collaboration in agriculture, tropical crop research, electronics, automobile manufacturing, culture, and sports.

The official noted that Brazil will host the 30th U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30) in November 2025, and the President’s visit to Vietnam also aims to encourage greater international engagement in global environmental commitments.

He went on to affirm his association’s commitment to strengthening solidarity, friendship, and cooperation between the two countries in the years ahead.

Source: VNA