PM hopes for stronger science-technology cooperation with Brazil
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on November 28 for Brazilian Minister of Science and Technology Luciana Santos, who is also President of the Communist Party of Brazil.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Brazilian Minister of Science and Technology Luciana Santos, who is also President of the Communist Party of Brazil. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on November 28 for Brazilian Minister ofScience and Technology Luciana Santos, who is also President of the Communist Partyof Brazil.
Chinh expressed his belief that Santos’s visit willcontribute to raising the efficiency of the comprehensive cooperation betweenthe Brazilian Party and the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) as well as the twocountries, especially in science-technology and innovation.
The PM asked the official to convey his regards toBrazilian President Lula da Silva, saying Vietnamese high-ranking leaders wishto welcome the President to the Southeast Asian nation on the occasion of the35th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties.
The leader noted his hope that the Braziliangovernment will accelerate the process so that Brazil will soon recogniseVietnam’s market economy mechanism, contributing to deepening the bilateraleconomic and trade ties.
He also urged Brazil to promote consensus within theSouthern Common Market (Mercosur) on the early launch of free trade agreement negotiations with Vietnam.
At the meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Brazilian Minister of Science and Technology Luciana Santos, who is also President of the Communist Party of Brazil. (Photo: VNA)
Chinh also expressed his hope for more specificcooperation projects to make the bilateral relationship more practical andeffective.
Vietnam stands ready to accompany Brazil inmultilateral and international issues, including promoting priorities of sharedconcern at the G20 Summit scheduled to take place in Brazil next year.
For her part, Santos handed over a letter from the BrazilianPresident to PM Chinh, and informed the host leader about outcomes of her talkswith the Vietnamese Minister of Science and Technology, during which the twosides agreed to strengthen collaboration, particularly in science-technology,and emerging technologies like quantum technology, AI, biotechnology, and semiconductorindustry./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi on November 21 had a working session with Vice Minister of Science and Technology for Social Development of Brazil and President of the Brazil – Vietnam Friendship Association (BVFA) Inácio Arruda, and General Secretary of the BVFA Pedro de Oliveira, discussing measures to promote cooperation between the two countries.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Brazilian Minister of Science and Technology Luciana Santos, who is also President of the Communist Party of Brazil. (Photo: VNA) 
At the meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Brazilian Minister of Science and Technology Luciana Santos, who is also President of the Communist Party of Brazil. (Photo: VNA) 
