Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh lays flowers at the plaque in commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh in Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil, on July 5. (Photo: VOV)

In 1912, during his journey in search of a path to national salvation, President Ho Chi Minh worked aboard a French ship and fell ill, prompting him to disembark at the port of Rio de Janeiro for medical treatment.

While there, President Ho Chi Minh established close ties with the workers’ movement of the Porto trade union, laying the foundation for friendship and cooperation between the two nations at the beginning of the 20th century.

The event was part of PM Chính's ongoing trip to the Latin American nation to attend the expanded BRICS Summit and engage in bilateral activities.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse lay flowers at the plaque commemorating President Ho Chi Minh in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro city on July 5.  (Photo: VOV)

The PM expressed deep appreciation for the affection the Brazilian people have for President Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam.

Chinh expressed his belief that building on the strong ties between Vietnam and Brazil, generations of both countries will continue to elevate the bilateral relations to new heights, for peace and development cooperation, aiming to bring prosperity and happiness to the people of each country and the world, as envisioned by President Ho Chi Minh.