Vietnam hopes for enhanced cooperation with BrazilVietnam treasures the increasing role of Brazil in the international arena and wishes to further promote comprehensive cooperation with the country, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Brazilian Foreign Minister Nunes Ferreira witness the signing of the MoU between the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Alexandre de Gusmao Foundation of BrazilMinh made the statement during talks with Brazilian Foreign Minister Nunes Ferreira on May 12, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from May 12-13. For his part, Nunes affirmed Brazil considers Vietnam as an important partner in Southeast Asia. He spoke highly Vietnam’s increasing role and position in the region and the world, as well as his country’s determination to strengthen and expand the friendship and all-around cooperation with Vietnam. The Vietnamese official took the occasion to urge Brazil to soon recognise Vietnam’s market economy.

Source: VietNamNet News May 12, 2018 12:22 UTC