The visit is expected to boost political trust and expand collaboration in key areas, notably trade, investment, and agriculture. It will reinforce the Việt Nam-Belgium Strategic Partnership in Agriculture, established in 2018, while advancing cooperation in education, science-technology, and cultural exchanges.
Starting from March 31, the Vietnamese forces will commence search and rescue operations in the affected areas, while relief supplies will be distributed to communities in need.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn remarked that the two nations share deep-rooted solidarity, friendship, and cooperation, forged through their years of struggle for independence and freedom.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has suggested prioritising public investment, public-private partnership (PPP) projects and finding proper solutions to handle issues without wasting investment resources, while promoting double-digit economic growth.
They have been equipped with advanced rescue devices, including a sound detection device, acoustic and visual search radar, hydraulic excavation support equipment and a handheld victim search device for locating individuals trapped under rubble.
Conveying the deepest condolences of the Vietnamese Government and people to Thailand and Myanmar, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Đỗ Hùng Việt said ASEAN must continue working closely with Myanmar to develop a long-term recovery and reconstruction plan.
PM Phạm Minh Chính underlined the significance of the projects and the development of the railway industry, stressing that achieving these ambitious goals requires a shift in mindset—moving away from outdated thinking and embracing self-reliance, national pride, and resilience.
The PM directed localities to pool the entire political system to finalise land clearance and secure sufficient material supply, and prevent its shortages.
The visit reaffirms Việt Nam’s role as a trusted and stable partner amid global uncertainties and underscores the need for close collaboration among Belgium, Việt Nam, ASEAN, and the European Union (EU).
The team’s equipment will be carefully selected to ensure efficiency, drawing from Việt Nam's experience in earthquake relief operations in Turkey in 2023.
Brazil is also in talks with Việt Nam about Embraer selling airplanes and exploring the possibility of setting up production activities in Việt Nam, allowing the country to participate in assembling Embraer aircraft.
On this occasion, Việt Nam and Brazil signed and exchanged several bilateral cooperation agreements.
A comprehensive master plan must ensure balanced growth, avoiding overconcentration in Đà Nẵng while unlocking Quảng Nam’s potential, General Secretary Tô Lâm urged.
Việt Nam and Brazil have issued a Joint Statement affirming their commitment to deepening their strategic partnership.
Ambassador Giang thanked G77 countries for supporting Việt Nam’s role as host of the UNCTAD’s 16th Ministerial Conference and wished for the active participation to ensure its success.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy and Cyprus Dương Hải Hưng emphasised Việt Nam’s commitment to enhancing ties with Cyprus.
Expressing his confidence in Đà Nẵng's future, the Party chief encouraged the city's leadership and people to remain united, proactive, and determined.
President Lula da Silva is the first foreign head of state to visit Việt Nam in 2025, marking his second visit to the country as Brazil's leader, following his first official trip in 2008.
