Dilma Rousseff madethe statement during her reception for Vietnam’s Vice State PresidentNguyen Thi Doan in Brasilia on May 15, on the occasion of thelatter’s attendance at the 25th Global Summit of Women in Brazil.
The Brazilian leader said her country gave high estimation toVietnam’s increasing position in the region and the world,congratulating Vietnam on its comprehensive achievements insocio-economic development and national construction and defence.
She voiced that Brazil is willing to support Vietnam in building powertransmission networks covering remote areas and expressed her hope forthe countries’ enhanced locality direct links.
Vice PresidentDoan stressed Vietnam’s desire to deepen the comprehensive partnershipbetween the two nations, noting great potential remains untapped for thetwo sides in energy, agriculture, science-technology, biotechnology,defence industry, and aviation.
She took the chance to convey State President Truong Tan Sang’s invitation to visit Vietnam to the Brazilian President.
Theguest said Vietnam advocates Brazil becoming a permanent member of theUnited Nations Security Council as well as the country’s intention toexpand connection with ASEAN member nations.
Meanwhile, the host affirmed Brazil backs Vietnam’s candidacy for a2020-2021 UN Security Council post and will consider recognisingVietnam’s market economy.
The same day, BrazilianForeign Minister Mauro Vieira hosted a reception for Vice President Doanand her entourage, during which the two sides discussed specificmeasures for stronger bilateral relations, focusing on trade andinvestment.
Later the same day, the Vietnamese leader met withthe Vietnamese Embassy’s staff and representatives from the Vietnamesecommunity in the country.-VNA