Immediately after the talks, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met and talked with the press - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
The two leaders announced the very good results of the official talks that took place in a sincere, open and frank atmosphere.
This is the fifth visit to Brazil by a senior Vietnamese leader since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1989 and the first visit in 16 years, since President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's visit to Vietnam in 2008.
Always give each other sincere feelings, trust, solidarity and good friendship
Accordingly, the two leaders issued a Joint Communique and witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of diplomacy, defense, education, agriculture , etc. to create conditions for stronger development of cooperative relations, bringing practical benefits to both Vietnam and Brazil, and prosperity to the people of the two countries.
The two sides agreed that the Comprehensive Partnership between Vietnam and Brazil has developed very positively in recent times. High-level contacts and delegation exchanges between the Parties, Governments and National Assemblies of the two countries have been maintained regularly. The Vietnamese and Brazilian people always have sincere feelings, trust, solidarity and good friendship for each other. Bilateral economic and trade relations have developed well; Brazil remains Vietnam's number 1 partner in Latin America and Vietnam is Brazil's largest trading partner in ASEAN.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shared: We believe that with the good results of this visit, the framework of the Vietnam-Brazil Comprehensive Partnership will continue to develop strongly... - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
The two sides agreed to continue to strengthen extensive cooperation in all fields of politics-diplomacy, economics-trade, agriculture, science-technology and education-training, culture, sports and tourism, security-defense, people-to-people exchange and new fields such as high technology, climate change response, green development, digital transformation, renewable energy, innovation, etc.
The two sides agreed to soon organize the 3rd Meeting of the Vietnam-Brazil Joint Committee on Economic and Trade Cooperation to review and implement specific measures to improve the effectiveness of economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnam proposed and Brazil said it would soon recognize Vietnam’s market economy status. Vietnam also asked Brazil to continue supporting the early launch of negotiations for the Vietnam-MERCOSUR FTA. With that potential, the two sides expect two-way trade to increase to 10 billion USD by 2025 and 15 billion USD by 2030.
In the context of the rapidly evolving and complex international situation, the two sides were pleased to see that Vietnam and Brazil share views on many international and regional issues, especially the indispensable role of international solidarity and upholding multilateralism in responding to common global and national challenges.
On that basis, the two sides agreed that the two countries will continue to strengthen consultation, coordination and mutual support at multilateral international organizations and forums, and South-South cooperation to jointly protect the interests and enhance the position of each country, actively contributing to peace, security, stability, cooperation and development in the two regions and the world.
The Brazilian President said he and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh agreed to promote cooperation between the two sides, in which each side is willing to import goods from the other in a balanced manner - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
Vietnam and Brazil always accompany and cooperate despite being in two hemispheres.
"We believe that with the good results of this visit, the framework of the Vietnam-Brazil Comprehensive Partnership will continue to develop strongly, aiming to upgrade the framework and appropriate mechanisms in the coming time, meeting the wishes and interests of the people of our two countries, contributing to peace, cooperation and development in the two regions and the world," Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shared with a large number of journalists from the two countries.
The Prime Minister expressed his honor to officially visit the beautiful country of Brazil - where the beloved President Ho Chi Minh of the Vietnamese people set foot in 1912 on his journey to find a way to save the country.
The Prime Minister said that in more than a century since then, the Vietnamese people have had to go through decades of war to gain national independence and protect the Fatherland, as President Ho Chi Minh said, "Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom."
"That is also the indomitable spirit of the Brazilian people, expressed through the immortal declaration "Independence or Death" of Prince Pedro, your respected "Liberator", giving birth to lasting independence in Brazil. Perhaps it is this fundamental similarity between the two peoples that, despite being in two hemispheres, Vietnam and Brazil have always accompanied and cooperated for peace, cooperation and development," the Prime Minister shared.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the President of Brazil witnessed the signing ceremony of cooperation documents between the two countries in the fields of education, defense, agriculture, and diplomacy - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
On this occasion, on behalf of the Party, State and people of Vietnam, the Prime Minister sincerely thanked President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Government and people of Brazil for their solidarity, friendship and valuable support for the Vietnamese people in the past cause of national liberation and reunification as well as in the current cause of national construction and defense.
The Prime Minister said that Vietnam today, with a population of 100 million, is among the 40 largest economies in the world and the top 20 economies in terms of trade and investment; is continuing to grow strongly, implementing an open, independent, self-reliant, multilateral, and diversified foreign policy; being a friend, a reliable partner, an active and responsible member of the international community, for the goal of peace, cooperation, and development; building an independent, self-reliant economy associated with proactive, active international integration, deeply, practically, and effectively; implementing the "four no's" defense policy.
Before arriving in the capital Brasilia, the high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese Government visited and worked in the city of São Paulo, witnessed firsthand and was deeply impressed by the dynamic development of Brazil.
The Prime Minister once again congratulated President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the Brazilian people on their great achievements in national development, turning Brazil into a regional power and a major economy in the world with an increasingly important role and position, especially at the United Nations, G77, G20 and BRICS.
The two sides agreed that the Comprehensive Partnership between Vietnam and Brazil has developed very positively in recent times - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
Brazil wants to export aircraft, machinery
For his part, Brazilian President Lula da Silva expressed his joy and honor to meet Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh again, after the meeting between the two leaders at the recent G7 Summit in Japan.
The Brazilian President recalled his good memories and impressions when visiting Vietnam in 2008; expressed his admiration for Vietnam's spectacular development and its independent, self-reliant, diversified, multilateral foreign policy, as a good friend, a reliable partner and a responsible member of the international community.
The President said that he and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh agreed to promote cooperation between the two sides, in which each side is willing to import goods from the other in a balanced manner. Brazil wishes to export to Vietnam products with strengths such as aircraft, machinery, and high-tech equipment. At the same time, it wishes to expand cooperation in the fields of culture, agriculture, education, defense, etc.
The two sides also agreed to promote cooperation in science and technology, especially in the field of innovation and creativity. Brazil hopes that Vietnam will negotiate and sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR); at the same time, connecting the MERCOSUR market with ASEAN.
President Lula da Silva has accepted the invitation of senior Vietnamese leaders to visit Vietnam to participate in activities celebrating the 35th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Brazil diplomatic relations and continue to deepen the relationship between the two countries - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
On this occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh respectfully conveyed the greetings and invitation to visit Vietnam from General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Vo Van Thuong to President Lula da Silva - a great friend of Vietnam who has made many important contributions to the development of the Vietnam-Brazil relationship.
President Lula da Silva said that in 2024, which marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Brazil, he accepted the invitation of senior Vietnamese leaders to visit Vietnam to participate in commemorative activities and continue to deepen relations between the two countries.
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