On the morning of December 18, 2024, at the Brazilian Embassy in Vietnam, a solemn ceremony was held to present the Rio Branco Order (Ordem de Rio Branco) by the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Mr. Nguyen An Toan, Chairman of the Vietnam Cotton and Spinning Association (VCOSA), alongside other distinguished individuals.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brazil to Vietnam Marco Farani presents the Rio Branco Order to VCOSA Chairman Nguyen An Toan
The Rio Branco Order (Ordem de Rio Branco) was established by the Brazilian government in 1963 to honor individuals and organizations with outstanding contributions in diplomacy, public service, and the promotion of international relations. The order is named after Baron Rio Branco, José Maria da Silva Paranhos (1845–1912), one of Brazil’s greatest historical figures, often regarded as the “Father of Brazilian Diplomacy.”
Mr. Nguyen An Toan (second from the right) and other distinguished recipients of the Rio Branco Order
On behalf of the President of Brazil, Ambassador Marco Farani congratulated and highly praised Mr. Nguyen An Toan for his contributions as VCOSA Chairman in fostering Vietnam-Brazil cooperation in the cotton and spinning industry. The Ambassador emphasized VCOSA’s significant role as a representative organization working to enhance the capacity and development of Vietnam’s spinning industry. He also highlighted VCOSA as a key partner of Brazil and the Brazilian Embassy in Vietnam in promoting bilateral trade and investment.
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Nguyen An Toan expressed his deep gratitude to the President of Brazil, Ambassador Marco Farani, and the Brazilian Embassy in Vietnam for recognizing and appreciating the efforts of VCOSA and his personal contributions. The VCOSA Chairman extended thanks to longstanding Brazilian partners such as ABRAPA, ANEA, and ApexBrasil for their effective collaboration with VCOSA on various initiatives, including the recent successful organization of the Cotton Brazil Outlook 2024 event across Vietnam’s three regions: North, Central, and South.
A few images from the ceremony
The presentation of the Rio Branco Order reflects the Brazilian government’s recognition of Mr. Nguyen An Toan’s efforts and achievements, as well as those of the VCOSA team. It serves as a motivation for the association to continue striving to strengthen and further develop the close and friendly cooperation between Vietnam and Brazil in the years to come.
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