It also wants to boost bilateral cooperation with Vietnam in many fields such as external politics, science and technology, security and defence, education, culture, sports and tourism, according to the recent meetings between Vietnamese legislators and Brazilian counterparts in Brazil from December 13-16.

The delegation from the Vietnam National Assembly, headed by its Vice Chairman Huynh Ngoc Son, met with leaders of the lower and upper houses of Brazil’s National Congress, and Brazilian parliamentarians who belong to the Brazilian Communist Party. They also had working sessions with Brazil’s Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Development, Industry, and Foreign Trade.

During the meetings, the Brazilian legislators agreed to promote the exchange of delegations between the two parliaments to share experiences in the areas of mutual concern.

They expressed keen interest in expanding ties with developing countries in Asia, including Vietnam.