Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits Vietnam Military History Museum

WVR/VNA - As part of his state visit to Vietnam, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited the Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi on March 29, 2025. He was accompanied by Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan at the event.
Tổng thống Brazil tham quan Bảo tàng Lịch sử quân sự Việt Nam
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan visited the Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi on March 29, 2025. (Photo: WVR)

The Vietnam Military History Museum, designed with modern architecture and equipped with advanced display technologies, offers visitors an immersive and engaging experience.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits Vietnam Military History Museum
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits Vietnam Military History Museum: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signs visitor book at Vietnam Military History Museum. (Photo: VNA)

Spanning four above-ground floors and one basement level, the museum covers a total construction area of 23,198 sqm, with the main building boasting a floor space of 64,640 sqm. The museum currently preserves and exhibits tens of thousands of artifacts showcasing Vietnam's rich military history.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits Vietnam Military History Museum
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan visited the Vietnam Military History Museum. (Photo: WVR)

President Lula da Silva is the first foreign head of state to visit Vietnam in 2025, marking his second visit to the country as Brazil's leader, following his first official trip in 2008.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits Vietnam Military History Museum
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan look at artifacts at the Vietnam Military History Museum. (Photo: WVR)

His visit comes as Vietnam and Brazil recently elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's attendance at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024. This upgrade reflects the dynamic, substantial, and effective growth of their relationship, signifying a major step forward in political and diplomatic cooperation.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits Vietnam Military History Museum
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan look at artifacts at the Vietnam Military History Museum. (Photo: WVR)

President Lula da Silva’s visit underscores the complementary strengths of both nations and highlights their vital economic roles, particularly in key sectors such as agriculture, science and technology, and innovation. The visit is also expected to unlock new avenues for collaboration in trade, economic development, and investment, while fostering deeper people-to-people exchanges.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits Vietnam Military History Museum
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan look at artifacts at the Vietnam Military History Museum. (Photo: WVR)
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits Vietnam Military History Museum
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan take a group photo. (Photo; WVR)
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(Source: WVR/VNA)