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Vietnamese PM to attend expanded BRICS summit in Brazil

July 03, 2025 - 11:00 PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will lead a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the expanded BRICS summit and engage in bilateral activities in Brazil from July 4 – 8.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (Photo: VNA)

The trip will be made at the invitation of Brazilian President Lula da Silva, according to an announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs./

Source: VNA

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