Vietnam one of most important partners of Brazil: Brazilian official
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is one of the most important partners of Brazil in Southeast Asia, Eduardo Paes Saboia, Secretary for Asia and the Pacific at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, said at the Vietnam-Brazil meeting recently held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Brasilia.
 Eduardo Paes Saboia, Secretary for Asia and the Pacific at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil. (Source: vass) |
He hailed the strong growth of bilateral trade over the past 20 years, which topped 7 billion USD in 2023.
Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will visit Vietnam in April, Mr. Saboia revealed, expressing his belief that Vietnam will contribute to the success of Brazil's G20 Presidency.
Meanwhile, Márcio Honaiser, President of the Brazil-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, said that Vietnam and Brazil will be a bridge connecting the South American Common Market (MERCOSUR) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as well as other regional organizations. In addition to economic and trade relations, the two countries are committed to strengthening cooperation in technology, culture, tourism and sports, he said.
General Secretary of the Brazil-Vietnam Friendship Association (ABRAVIET) Pedro de Oliveira said that over the past 13 years, the association has worked closely with the Vietnam Union of Friendship Associations (VUFO) to contribute to the growth of cooperation and friendship between the two nations.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi underlined that in 2024, Vietnam and Brazil will organize various activities to celebrate 35 years of diplomatic relations and 17 years of comprehensive partnership, including a Vietnam Day in Brazil.