Deputy Minister Do Hung Viet received Brazilian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco Farani

On March 13, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet had a meeting with Brazilian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco Farani. The two sides discussed preparations for the upcoming official visit to Vietnam by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet received Brazilian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco Farani. (Photo: Quang Hoa)

At the reception, Deputy Minister Do Hung Viet and Ambassador Marco Farani discussed bilateral relations, especially in the fields of economics , trade and investment.

Brazil is currently the largest economy in Latin America, ranked 8th in the world with rich natural resources, strongly developed agriculture and industry.

Brazil exports nearly $200 billion worth of natural gas, precious metals, coffee, soybeans and wood products annually. Brazil imports about $140 billion worth of machinery, vehicles, chemicals and food.

In terms of foreign affairs, Brazil focuses on promoting relations with neighboring countries and expanding influence in the Caribbean region, while playing an important role in many international organizations such as the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organization (WTO), G20, BRICS, MERCOSUR and the Forum for East Asia - Latin America (FEALAC).

On this occasion, Ambassador Marco Farani, on behalf of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, presented a letter to President Luong Cuong, expressing his commitment to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two countries.