Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh pays floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Brazil
WVR/VNA - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed deep appreciation for the affection the Brazilian people and nation have extended to President Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam.
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| On July 5, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Spouse laid flowers at the plaque in commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro city. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
On July 5, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Spouse laid flowers at the plaque in commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro city, where the late leader once stayed during his journey seeking ways for national salvation.
Mr. Inacio Arruda, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation and President of the Brazil–Vietnam Friendship Association; Mr. Bruno Costa, Deputy Secretary in charge of International Relations of the Rio de Janeiro state administration; and representatives of the city of Rio de Janeiro welcomed the Prime Minister and his Spouse at the site of the commemorative plaque. To the tune of the song “As If Uncle Ho Were With Us on the Joyful Victory Day,” local residents waved Vietnamese and Brazilian flags to greet Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Spouse.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh lays flowers at the plaque in commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh in Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil, on July 5. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
In a solemn and respectful atmosphere, on the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the delegation laid flowers and observed a moment of silence in his memory.
The event was part of Prime Minister Chính's ongoing trip to Brazil to attend the expanded BRICS Summit and engage in bilateral activities.
The Prime Minister expressed deep appreciation for the affection the Brazilian people and nation have extended to President Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam.
Prime Minister Chinh noted his belief that, building on the strong ties between Vietnam and Brazil, the present and future generations of both countries will continue to carry forward the values and legacy left by President Ho Chi Minh and previous generations.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh lays flowers at the commemorative plaque honoring President Ho Chi Minh in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
He also hoped for shared determination to elevate the bilateral relations to new heights, for peace and development cooperation, aiming to bring prosperity and happiness to the people of each country and region, and the world at large, as envisioned by President Ho Chi Minh.
In November 2024, Prime Minister Chinh attended the inauguration of the plaque as part of his trip to Brazil for the G20 Summit and bilateral activities.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse lay flowers at the plaque commemorating President Ho Chi Minh in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro city on July 5. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
In 1912, during his journey in search of a path to national salvation, President Ho Chi Minh worked aboard a French ship and fell ill, prompting him to disembark at the port of Rio de Janeiro for medical treatment.
While there, President Ho Chi Minh established close ties with the workers’ movement of the Porto trade union, laying the foundation for friendship and cooperation between the two nations at the beginning of the 20th century.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his Spouse and Brazilian delegates at the event. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
The commemorative plaque honouring President Ho Chi Minh is not only a historical marker of his journey to find the path to national salvation and a tribute to Vietnam’s great national hero, but also a powerful symbol of the deep bond between the peoples of Vietnam and Brazil. It stands as a testament to international solidarity and the shared aspiration for peace, serving as a source of inspiration not only for the people of Vietnam and Brazil but also for people around the world.
At the site, Mr. Inacio Arruda and other Brazilian delegates presented Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh with meaningful gifts that reflected their special affection for Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his Spouse and Brazilian delegates at the event. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
Among the gifts were artifacts bearing the portrait of President Ho Chi Minh—created by members of the Brazilian Communist Party in the 1950s—as expressions of solidarity and support for the Vietnamese people, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and the Communist Party of Vietnam.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his Spouse and other delegates take a group photo at the event. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
Prime Minister Chinh, his Spouse, and the delegation of Vietnam set foot at Galeao Airport in Rio de Janeiro city earlier on the day.
Representing Vietnam at the BRICS Summit 2025 as a partner country – the 10th partner country of BRICS, Prime Minister Chinh is scheduled to attend and speak at the summit's high-level sessions on topics such as strengthening multilateralism, economic and financial issues, artificial intelligence, environment, climate change, global health.
On this occasion, he will have bilateral meetings with leaders of the participating countries and organisations, thereby affirming Vietnam's role, wish, and responsible contributions to this multilateral mechanism while further deepening Vietnam’s cooperation with BRICS members and international organisations.
This is also the third time in three consecutive years that Prime Minister Chinh has come to Brazil. Aside from the expanded BRICS Summit, he will also engage in bilateral activities in Brazil, aiming to promote multifaceted cooperation, especially in economic affairs.
(Source: WVR/VNA)
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