Nghi noted that the two countries' Strategic Partnership continues to develop positively and comprehensively across multiple fields. Notably, bilateral trade reached 7.76 billion USD in 2025, with a target of 15 billion USD by 2030. Brazil is currently Viet Nam's largest trading partner in Latin America while Viet Nam serves as an important bridge facilitating Brazil's access to the ASEAN market and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
The diplomat also emphasised that Viet Nam is promoting strategic policies for the development of science, technology, and innovation, considering them key drivers of sustainable growth.
In this context, he expressed Viet Nam’s interest in strengthening cooperation with Brazil in areas such as renewable energy and environmental technologies, as well as high-tech sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technology, and the semiconductor industry.
He also proposed enhancing ties between the CNPq and leading research institutions in Viet Nam such as the Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology, the Viet Nam Academy of Social Sciences, and major universities like the Viet Nam National University – Ha Noi and Viet Nam National University – Ho Chi Minh City.
For his part, Olival Freire underscored the strong potential for expanding linkages between research institutes, universities, and businesses of the two countries.
He also encouraged Viet Nam to step up partnerships with Brazilian companies in research, technology, and innovation, stressing prospects in sectors such as high-tech agriculture, ethanol production, electronics, and the semiconductor industry.
He added that the CNPq is ready to send delegations of science and technology experts to Viet Nam to promote more substantive and effective cooperation.
