Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Brazilian Ambassador to Vietnam Antonio Diniz Brandao in Hanoi on November 12, 2018. (Photo: VNA)

Phuc lauded the ambassador’s contributions to enhancing the two countries’ relations, with a number of high-level visits organized and bilateral trade surpassing 4 billion USD.  He said they should be able to double bilateral trade as the potential for cooperation remains huge. Mr. Brendao said Vietnam has always been, and will continue to be, an important partner of Brazil. He said he believes bilateral relations will continue to prosper.