Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Thi Kim Hoa (third from right), other ASEAN ambassadors, and Governor of Goiás state Ronaldo Caiado (fourth from left) pose for a group photo. (Source: VNA) She joined other ambassadors from members of theAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during a working trip to Goiâniacapital of the central-western state from February 9 to 11.
At a meeting with ASEAN ambassadors, Giordano de Souza, advisorfor external affairs of Goiás, affirmed that aside from boosting agriculturalcooperation, the diplomats’ visit will help diversify and foster relations inthe fields of common concerns such as culture, education, and technology.
Affirming the importance Vietnam attaches to partnershipswith Brazil, Ambassador Hoa said bilateral trade reached 6.78 billion USD lastyear, including nearly 114 million USD between Vietnam and Goiás. The twocountries have also worked together in many aspects such as politics, economy,military, and culture.
She expressed her hope that they will maintain mutual supportto serve socio-economic development in each country and continue closecoordination at international organisations and multilateral forums.
The Vietnamese ambassador also said ASEAN countries shouldhave a broad approach, strategic vision, and responsible contributions to thesettlement of emerging challenges and the promotion of sustainable recovery,including growth for the sake of the people.
Receiving the delegation of ASEAN ambassadors on February 10,Goiás Governor Ronaldo Caiado highly valued the ASEAN Community’s achievementsand contributions to the world and Brazil in particular.
Trade between ASEAN and Goiás has increased considerably inrecent years. In 2022, Goiás exported 1.23 billon USD worth of goods to ASEANand recorded 331.35 million USD in imports from this bloc, up 83% and 15% yearon year, respectively.
He added the Brazilian state is aware of the importance ofASEAN, a market with over 600 million people, and that his country becoming increasinglyclose to ASEAN countries will generate numerous opportunities for Goiás.
The same day, the ASEAN delegation had a working session withthe Brazilian Federation of Trade in Goods, Services and Tourism (Fecomércio).
Hoa said Brazil is a lead country indeveloping green technology and exporting agricultural products thanks totechnological advances. Therefore, Vietnam and other ASEAN countries glean what they can from Brazil’s experiences in this regard./.
VNA
