[Photos] - Official welcome ceremony for Brazilian President

President Luong Cuong (R) welcomes Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on a three-day State visit to Viet Nam, Ha Noi, March 28, 2025

President Lula da Silva's visit takes place more than four months after the two countries elevate ties to a strategic partnership.

The pair inspect the guard of honour at the Presidential Palace in Ha Noi

The Brazilian President’s visit marks a milestone in the bilateral relations, in line with Viet Nam’s foreign policy while contributing to concretizing the resolution adopted at the 13th National Party Congress and the plan to advance Viet Nam's relations with Latin American countries in the 2022-2026 period.

Regarding economic – trade cooperation, Brazil is now Viet Nam’s largest Latin American trading partner, while the Southeast Asian country holds significant importance in the region for Brazil. Two-way trade increases from US$1.53 billion in 2011 to US$7.98 billion last year.

[Photos] - Official welcome ceremony for Brazilian President

VGP - President Luong Cuong hosted an official welcome ceremony for his visiting Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Presidential Palace in Ha Noi on Friday morning.