Brazil will continue to build on the good relationship that exists between the Brazilian and Vietnamese Governments and peoples, especially in economic cooperation, says Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

President da Silva stated this while receiving the incoming Vietnamese Ambassador, Duong Nguyen Tuong, who has recently taken up the post.

The President highlighted Vietnam ’s outstanding achievements in economics, culture and society in recent times.

He asked the Vietnamese diplomat to convey his best regards to President Nguyen Minh Triet and invite him to visit Brazil at the end of October or early November.

Ambassador Tuong conveyed President Triet’s best wishes to President da Silva.

Vietnam always attaches a great deal of importance to relations with Brazil and is eager to develop cooperation with the country, particularly in trade, science-technology, agriculture and education, said the diplomat.

He added that he hopes he will receive support from President da Silva and the Government and people of Brazil during his term of office./.