Viet Nam’s participation in the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro at the inviation of Brazilian President Lula da Silva highlights the country's growing global role and sets the stage for deeper future cooperation, stated Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi ahead of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to Brazil for the summit and bilateral activities from July 4-8.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will lead a high-ranking delegation of Viet Nam to attend the expanded BRICS summit and engage in bilateral activities in Brazil from July 4 – 8.