HANOI FOREIGN RELATION ACTIVITIES
Hanoi and Rio de Janeiro look to boost two-way relations and contribute to the Vietnam-Brazil ties.
Hanoi is actively working to deepen its multifaceted partnership with Rio de Janeiro with a strong emphasis on economic growth, investment initiatives, cultural exchange, tourism, and advancements in science, technology, and education.
Hanoi delegates hand a gift to the Communist Party of Brazil - Rio de Janeiro State.
Nguyen Lan Huong, Chairwoman of the Hanoi Chapter of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, outlined this vision in a meeting last week with Uirtz Servulo Da Silva, a Standing Committee member of the Communist Party of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro State (PCdoB).
Huong highlighted significant potential for cooperation in agriculture, tourism, healthcare, education, and high-tech sectors, along with projects in biotechnology and supporting technologies, which she believes could bring considerable added value.
She proposed that Rio de Janeiro actively support Hanoi's efforts to build relationships with Brazilian partners and help coordinate joint cultural events.
To deepen cultural ties, Huong suggested that Hanoi and Rio de Janeiro alternate hosting art exhibitions and performances.
The two cities can team up to apply modern technologies in managing, preserving, and promoting cultural heritage, ensuring a shared commitment to cultural enrichment, she added.
Given Rio de Janeiro’s strong foundation in sports like football, tennis, martial arts, and dance sport, Huong recommended that the Brazilian city collaborate with Hanoi to boost the qualities and performances for latter’s athletes.
Huong also requested continued support from the Rio de Janeiro authorities for the Vietnamese community living and working in Brazil, highlighting the long-standing friendship between the two countries.
Vietnam and Brazil share a history of fighting for independence and the two nations have similar cultural values. The two sides in May 2024 celebrated the 35th anniversary of their diplomatic relations and the 17th year of their Comprehensive Partnership.
At the meeting, the chairwoman delivered a brief report of Hanoi. In 2023, the Capital and its Brazilian partners recorded a total of US$540 million in two-way trade. In the first eight months of 2024, the figure reached $326 million.
Hanoi also welcomed 19 million visitors from January to August 2024, a 12.3% increase over 2023. Of the total, 8,000 were Brazilian tourists, reflecting a remarkable 54.7% rise year-on-year.
Hanoi, recognized by UNESCO as a "City for Peace" in 1999 and a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, remains a popular destination with a unique cultural landscape and rich historical heritage.
On his part, Uirtz Servulo Da Silva was confident that the meeting will strengthen the ties between Hanoi and Rio de Janeiro. He said that PCdoB's Rio de Janeiro chapter has about 4,000 members across 50 cities, with representation through two federal deputies, two state deputies, and four city councilors, as well as leadership positions within city governments.
The party also has strong connections within the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, and the Ministry of Women, in addition to being the largest labor union force in Rio, Uirtz said.
With PCdoB's support for social causes, including women’s rights and racial equality, the Brazilian official believed the collaboration with Hanoi has the potential to be both meaningful and impactful, further fostering relations between Vietnam and Brazil.
Huy Anh