The invitation has been extended by Brazilian President Lula da Silva, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press communique on July 3.

Founded in 2009 with four initial members, namely Brazil, Russia, India, and China, BRICS has later expanded to include South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran. Its cooperation is structured around three main pillars: political and security cooperation, economic and financial collaboration, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges.

In mid-June, Vietnam was announced as the 10th BRICS partner country, alongside Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan.

This is the first time Vietnam has participated in the summit as a Partner Country. The PM’s engagement affirms Vietnam’s responsible role and contributions to multilateral mechanisms, demonstrating its commitment to strengthening the voice and role of developing countries, promoting international solidarity, and advancing inclusive multilateralism based on respect for international law. It also deepens the cooperative relationship between Vietnam and BRICS member countries.

Themed “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance,” the 2025 BRICS Summit is one of the most significant multilateral events, bringing together around 20 heads of State and Government, the United Nations Secretary-General, and leaders of various international organisations. It will address issues of great interest to the international community, especially developing countries, such as strengthening multilateralism, reforming the global governance system, and promoting sustainable development across economic, social, and environmental dimensions.

The engagement will give Vietnam the chance to take its proactive role in promoting inclusive and sustainable global governance, amplifying the voices of developing countries in addressing current challenges, and exchanging experiences, perspectives, visions, and best practices in development, while enhancing cooperation in areas aligned with the country’s priorities and interests, said Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang.

From a bilateral perspective, amid rapid and complex global and regional developments, Chinh’s working trip reaffirms that Vietnam is a friend and reliable partner to the international community. It serves as an important diplomatic “bridge,” reinforcing and enhancing the friendly and cooperative relations between Vietnam and Brazil, while also elevating the country’s image and position in Central and South America.

In addition, Hang said, the trip offers Vietnam the opportunity to diversify economic, trade, and investment partnerships with high-potential regions, so as to mobilise international resources for the country’s development goals in this era of national advancement.

Over the past 35 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Vietnam and Brazil have continuously strengthened their bilateral ties. Brazil stands as Vietnam’s most significant trading partner in Latin America and a key comprehensive strategic partner, with two-way trade reaching nearly US$8 billion in 2024.

Following the success of recent high-level exchanges, including Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s participation in the G20 Summit in November 2024 and Brazilian President Lula da Silva’s State visit to Vietnam in March 2025, both sides have actively maintained and expanded bilateral dialogue mechanisms and high-level delegation exchanges.

Beyond trade, areas such as agriculture, energy, science and technology, environmental protection, and climate change adaptation have emerged as priority sectors, forming the backbone of the 2025–2030 Action Plan for implementing the Strategic Partnership.

Importantly, the upcoming working trip presents a timely opportunity for both leaders to outline strategic directions to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, and agriculture, while intensifying their efforts to diversify markets, products, and supply chains in response to an increasingly complex global trade landscape.

Vietnam deepens global cooperation as BRICS Partner Country

VOV.VN - A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed that Vietnam, a BRICS Partner Country, stays ready to tackle global challenges alongside BRICS member countries and the international community.