Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi speaks at an international forum on peace and solidarity with the Palestinian people held within the framework of the festival. (Photo: VNA) Speaking at an international forum on peace and solidarity with the Palestinianpeople held within the framework of the festival, the Vietnamese diplomat voiceddeep concerns about the escalating conflict in the Gaza Strip, which has resultedin many civilian casualties, widespread damage to infrastructure, and a serioushumanitarian crisis.
The ambassador emphasised the urgentneed for a ceasefire agreement and called on all relevant parties to adhere tointernational law, exercise restraint, avoid tension escalation and violence, and create aconducive environment for peaceful dialogue.
He emphasised the urgent need for a ceasefire agreement, andcalled on all relevant parties to adhere to international law, exerciserestraint, avoid escalating tensions and violence, and create a conduciveenvironment for peaceful dialogue.
Vietnam values the role and significant contributions of UnitedNations (UN) agencies, especially the United Nations Relief and Works Agencyfor Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the ambassador stated,affirming that the country welcomes and supports all international initiatives andproposals aimed at immediately ending the conflict.
Representatives of the seven politicalparties also voiced their solidarity with the Palestinian people, whilecalling on all parties to exercise restraint and engage in negotiations to endthe conflict.
The festival saw the participation of nearly 1,500 delegatesfrom PCdoB and 30 guests from Vietnam, Cuba, Venezuela, Portugal, China, and Iraq,and international organisations. It serves as a venue for fraternal parties to show friendship and solidarity in struggles for peace and socialism worldwide.
The book on President Ho Chi Minh’s life and career in Portugueselanguage was also displayed at an exhibition in the framework of the festival.
Previously, Ambassador Nghi paid a visit to Rio de Janeiro fromMarch 18-21, and had working sessions with local authorities on activities to celebrate the 35th founding anniversary of the diplomatic relations betweenVietnam and Brazil. Representatives from Rio de Janeiro expressed their desireto strengthen cooperation in education, tourism, culture, and cuisine withVietnam.
Vice Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Nilton Caldeira affirmed thereadiness to support the completion of procedures regarding the placement of a commemorativeplaque marking President Ho Chi Minh's journey for national salvation in 1912.
At a meeting with the Vietnamese diplomat,Chairman of the Communist Party of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro Daniel Iliesco showedthe desire to connect and increase exchanges between the Brazilian Union of Communist Youth and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU)./.
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