Lula’s Visit to Vietnam Marks a New Era in Strategic Partnership

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's visit to Vietnam marks his second visit after 17 years and the first state visit by a foreign leader to Vietnam in 2025. This highlights the deepening friendship and trust between Brazil and Vietnam, underscoring Vietnam’s appreciation for its ties with Brazil.

 

The visit occurs amid global changes with cooperation remaining a key focus. Latin America, including Brazil, has shifted its economic model towards diverse cooperation, positioning itself as a significant global economic growth contributor. As a leading nation in Latin America, Brazil actively strengthens its global role, particularly engaging in South-South cooperation and multilateralism.

 

Vietnam and Brazil have cultivated a solid relationship since establishing diplomatic ties in 1989, evolving into a Strategic Partnership by 2024. This partnership is marked by regular high-level exchanges and strong collaboration at multilateral forums. A robust trade relationship has developed, with Brazil being Vietnam’s largest trading partner in Latin America, accounting for $8 billion in trade by 2024.

 

 

 

The countries' economies complement each other, opening avenues for enhanced cooperation in trade, agriculture, energy, security, and environmental protection. President Lula’s visit reaffirms Vietnam's commitment to a foreign policy of independence, multilateralism, and integration, and its intent to strengthen ties with Brazil and Latin American partners.

 

The visit follows the elevation of their bilateral relationship during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's 2024 visit to Brazil, reflecting mutual determination to bolster their strategic partnership. This will usher in a new chapter for their relationship, enhancing benefits for both nations and contributing to regional and global peace, stability, and development, reported Nhandan.

 

-- 2025-03-28