Brazil

With the determination and efforts of both Vietnam and Brazil, President Luong Cuong firmly believed that the potential and opportunities for bilateral collaboration will soon be realised, bringing real benefits to their peoples.

PM Pham Minh Chinh thanked President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the Brazilian Government for recognising Vietnam’s market economy status, which will facilitate the access of their countries’ businesses to each other’s markets in a fair and mutually beneficial manner.

The Vietnamese legislature wishes to foster ties with the Brazilian Congress and reinforce the foundation of bilateral relations, he said, affirming Vietnam’s commitment to actively working with Brazil at global and regional parliamentary forums of which both countries are members.

Party General Secretary To Lam gave a reception in Hanoi on March 28 for visiting Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during which he affirmed the Vietnamese Party and State value Brazil as a key partner in Vietnam's broader foreign policy in Latin America.

This is more than just a diplomatic term, it is the fruit of a long-standing, sustainable partnership that brings tangible benefits to both nations.

The Brazilian President’s visit marks a milestone in the bilateral relations, in line with Vietnam’s foreign policy while contributing to concretising the resolution adopted at the 13th National Party Congress and a plan to develop its ties with Latin American countries in the 2022-2026 period.

Over the years, President Lula da Silva has actively supported stronger cooperation with Vietnam across diverse sectors, from trade and investment to education, science, technology, and renewable energy.

In a recent interview to the Vietnam News Agency, Vieira said Brazil values Vietnam as a trusted friend and an important ally in the Southern Hemisphere, stressing that the diplomatic ties between the two countries have been built on friendship, cooperation, and mutual respect.

President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will pay a state visit to Vietnam from March 27-29, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on March 23.

According to the Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance, Vietnam’s aquatic product exports reached $655 million in February, marking a 44.5% year-on-year increase. This brought the total for the first two months of 2025 to $1.42 billion, up 19% compared to the same period in 2024.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi highlighted Brazil as Vietnam’s largest partner in Latin America. Vietnam currently imports soybeans, corn, and cotton from the country while exporting electronics, tires, clothing, and footwear.

PM Pham Minh Chinh urged the Brazilian Government and business community to advocate for the Vietnam-MERCOSUR FTA, as well as the two countries’ agreements on trade, investment, labour, visas, and double taxation avoidance.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil on February 6 held a gathering to celebrate the Year of the Snake 2025 and the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)

In his meeting with Governor of Brazil's Espirito Santo Renato Casagrande, Ambassador to Argentina Bui Van Nghi Bui Van Nghi valued the potential for cooperation between the two sides, particularly in priority areas such as tourism, information technology, hi-tech agriculture, and seaport.

With bilateral trade hitting 7.1 billion USD in the first 11 months of this year, Brazil remains Vietnam's largest trading partner in Latin America, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the Latin American nation Bui Van Nghi.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi attended a presentation of essays by 44 students majoring in international relations at the Higher Education Institute of Brasilia (IESB) of Brazil on December 12 at the invitation of its director Dr. Luiz Claudio Costa.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to Brazil and attendance at the G20 Summit, and his official visit to the Dominican Republic, were a success, demonstrating Vietnam's role, reputation, and responsible contributions to global issues, and creating new momentum for further strengthening bilateral relations between Vietnam and the two Latin American nations, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Thanh Binh.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has shown his country’s desire to become a member of the BRICS - the alliance of major emerging economies initiated by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a Vietnam-Brazil business forum in Rio de Janeiro on 17 November afternoon (local time) as part of his trip to Brazil for attendance at the G20 Summit and bilateral activities in the Latin American country.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro on November 17, during which the two leaders agreed to elevate the bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership and issue a joint statement on the upgrade of the ties.