Accepting the invitation of the Brazilian Communist Party (PCdoB), Vietnamese Ambassador Bui Van Nghi attended the 2nd Red Festival, held in Salvador city, Bahia state, Northeast Brazil, from March 21-24. .
Speaking at the International Forum on peace and solidarity with the Palestinian people, taking place within the framework of the Red Festival, Ambassador Bui Van Nghi expressed deep concern about the escalating conflict in the Gaza Strip, causing many civilians to often result in loss of life and destruction of infrastructure, causing serious humanitarian crises.
The Ambassador emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire agreement and called on relevant parties to comply with international law, exercise restraint, avoid causing tension and violence and create a favorable environment for peaceful dialogue. .
Ambassador Bui Van Nghi also emphasized that Vietnam highly appreciates the important role and contributions of United Nations agencies, especially the United Nations Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
Vietnam welcomes and supports all international initiatives and proposals for the goal of immediately ending the conflict.
Representatives of seven political parties also spoke expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people, and called on all parties to exercise restraint and negotiate an end to the conflict.
With the theme "Cultivating Democracy," this year's festival has the participation of nearly 1.500 Brazilian Communist Party delegates and 30 guests from Vietnam, Cuba, Venezuela, Portugal, China, Iraq... .with many international organizations.
President of the Brazilian Communist Party, Brazilian Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Luciana Santos; Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) President Gleisi Hoffmann; Culture Minister Margareth Menezes and many parliamentarians attended the activity.
The Red Festival is an opportunity for left-wing political parties to express their friendship and solidarity in the struggle for peace in the world as well as for socialism through discussion forums.
The book "President Ho Chi Minh, the life and cause of Vietnamese national liberation" in Portuguese is also displayed at the festival's book exhibition.
Previously, from March 18-21, Ambassador Bui Van Nghi also had a business trip to Rio de Janeiro city and worked with local authorities on activities to celebrate the 3th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations. Vietnam-Brazil.
The representative of Rio de Janeiro state expressed his desire to promote cooperation in education, tourism, culture and cuisine with Vietnam.
Mr. Nilton Caldeira, Deputy Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, affirmed his readiness to support the processes and procedures in placing commemorative signs marking President Ho Chi Minh's journey to find a way to save the country in Rio de Janeiro city. 1912.
At the meeting with Ambassador Bui Van Nghi, Chairman of the Brazilian Communist Party in Rio de Janeiro state, Daniel Iliesco expressed his desire to connect and increase exchanges and learning between the Brazilian Communist Youth Union and the Youth Union. Communist Party of Ho Chi Minh./.
