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The Brazilian diplomat expressed his admiration for Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation and national hero late President Ho Chi Minh. He praised the socio-economic development achievements Vietnam has recorded during its Doi Moi (Renewal) process, adding that his country hopes to boost cooperation in both sides’ strengths such as bio-fuels, science, technology, culture and sports.
Brazil will coordinate closely with Vietnam in international organizations and multilateral forums and it is also interested in the Southeast Asian situation and peace, stability and security in the East Sea, said Mr Patriota.
PM Dung asked the two governments to improve specific and practical cooperation in politics, diplomacy, economics, trade, culture, education, sustainable development and poverty reduction. He also urged them to sign agreements towards a favourable legal framework for developing all-round cooperation.
Trade between the two countries has grown notably over the years but is still far from matching its full potential therefore, the two governments should create the pest possible conditions for ministries, sectors, localities and businesses to promote direct partnerships.
FM Pham Binh Minh held talks with his Brazilian counterpart on the same day to discuss bilateral ties, as well as regional and international issues of common concern.
The two FMs agreed to strengthen the exchange of delegations at all levels, and maintain regular and effective operation of the Inter Government Cooperation Committee, and consultation mechanisms between the two foreign ministries.
They also consented to boost cooperation in the framework of South-South and tripartite cooperation and consider the early signing of a framework agreement on technical cooperation, as well as an education cooperation agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on agriculture.
FM Patriota also congratulated Vietnam on the successful organization of the Vietnam-Latin America Trade and Investment Forum on July 5-6 while FM Binh Minh thanked Brazil for joining the event which, he said, contributed to its success.
Exchange highlights Vietnam, Brazil friendship
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations hosted an exchange with a delegation from Brazil headed by Ambassador Hadil de Rocha Viana, Under Secretary General for Cooperation, Culture and Trade Promotion, in Hanoi on July 6.
The delegation is in Vietnam to attend the first ever Vietnamese-Latin American Trade and Investment Forum at Ministerial level.
Chairman of the Vietnam-Brazil Friendship and Cooperation Association, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Van Lang, said the association has actively introduced the lifestyle of Brazil to the Vietnamese people.
It plans to strengthen friendly exchanges between the two peoples and boost trade cooperation to expand investment and export of Vietnamese goods to Brazil and vice versa.
The association is preparing to compile a 25,000 word Vietnamese-Portuguese dictionary, which is expected to made debut in 2014.
Ambassador Hadil de Rocha Viana praised Vietnam’s hosting of the forum, describing it as a good chance for Brazil to further understand about Vietnamese culture, people and country.
The two countries can enhance not only economic ties cooperation, but also cooperation in renewable energy and science and technology, he said.
The Under Secretary General also expressed his belief that the association will play a more important role in contributing to promoting Brazilian-Vietnamese friendship and cooperation.
Businesses of the two countries exchanged views on cooperation potential in the production of agricultural products, automobile and cement.
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