Faculty of International Law Hosts Seminar on International Dispute Resolution

The seminar was honored to host Dr. Reis Friede, Director of the Regional Federal Judiciary School in Rio de Janeiro, and Dr. Marcelle Torres Alves Okuno, Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Rio de Janeiro. Also in attendance were Ms. Nguyễn Hải Duyên, lecturer at the Faculty of International Law, and a large number of students from the Faculty.

At the beginning of the seminar, Dr. Reis Friede provided students with a comprehensive overview of Brazil’s role as a mediator state, emphasizing the importance of resolving disputes peacefully through dialogue and cooperation for mutual development. Drawing on his extensive knowledge and over 35 years of experience in the judiciary, Dr. Friede also presented Brazil’s judicial system and the ASSIS system, an AI tool supporting judges and judicial assistants. Concluding his presentation, he expressed deep admiration for the friendliness and hospitality of Diplomatic Academy students and reaffirmed the strong friendship between Vietnam and Brazil.

Following this, Ms. Marcelle Torres Alves Okuno shared the history and development of Vietnam–Brazil relations. By 2024, the two countries had maintained 35 years of diplomatic relations and upgraded their ties to a strategic partnership. She highlighted Brazil’s interest in promoting academic cooperation with Vietnamese educational institutions, particularly the Diplomatic Academy.

After listening to the in-depth presentations, students of the Faculty of International Law asked engaging questions concerning Brazil’s geopolitical disputes with other nations and the management of AI tools within the judiciary, demonstrating keen interest in the topics presented.

At the conclusion of the seminar, Ms. Nguyễn Hải Duyên expressed sincere gratitude on behalf of the Faculty of International Law to both speakers for their valuable insights and practical experience. The Faculty also expressed the hope of welcoming the two speakers and their colleagues back to the Diplomatic Academy for future academic events.