30 years of Vietnam - Paraguay relations: Great potential to promote bilateral cooperation

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Paraguay (May 30, 1995 - May 30, 2025), Ms. María Del Carmen Pérez, Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Paraguay, gave an interview to a VNA reporter in South America, sharing about the three-decade cooperation journey and development prospects between the two countries in the coming time.

Assessing the achievements, Ms. María Del Carmen Pérez emphasized that over the past 30 years, the relationship between Vietnam and Paraguay has been nurtured by friendship, solidarity and cooperation that has been constantly expanding. From her practical experience as the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Paraguay since March 31, 2022 and the opening of the Consular Office in the capital Asunción on May 25, 2022, Ms. María Del Carmen Pérez realized that the two countries have many similarities in history and culture. Both Vietnam and Paraguay are countries that have experienced many difficulties, but with a resilient spirit, they have overcome them to develop, bringing a prosperous life to the people.

Regarding the potential for bilateral cooperation, especially in the economic and trade fields, the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Paraguay said that his visit to Vietnam in September - October 2023 opened up many positive perspectives on the potential for complementarity between the two economies. Paraguay's strong products such as beef and oil products can meet the growing demand of the Vietnamese market. In return, Vietnam can export many industrial products to Paraguay. In addition, the two countries also discussed cooperation measures in the fields of telecommunications and technology.

In particular, the visit of Paraguayan Minister of Industry and Trade Javier Giménez to Vietnam in 2024 and the visits of Vietnamese officials to Paraguay, including First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu and many businesses, have helped promote mutual understanding and expand cooperation channels.

Ms. María Del Carmen Pérez also shared about an iconic activity, which is the construction of an open-air museum called “Aviadores del Chaco” in the tourist city of San Bernardino, 45 km from the capital Asunción. She said that the experience gained during her visit to historical museums in Vietnam has strongly inspired the development of this unique museum model. The museum’s explanatory section will acknowledge Vietnam’s contribution in providing ideas and inspiration.

These activities not only mark the 30-year milestone of diplomatic relations, but also open a new chapter for deeper ties between Vietnam and Paraguay in many fields, from culture, education to trade and sustainable development.

Dieu Huong (Vietnam News Agency)

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/thoi-su/30-nam-quan-he-viet-nam-paraguay-tiem-nang-lon-thuc-day-hop-tac-song-phuong-20250530072633553.htm