Buenos Aires, July 4 -- Becoming a partner of BRICS will help Vietnam diversify its relations, strengthen its political and diplomatic position, thereby expand its influence on distant regions such as South America, where the two sides have great potential for economic cooperation, said Marcelo Ramirez, an Argentine expert in international relations.

Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondent in Buenos Aires, Ramirez, who is a collaborator of Sputnik news agency, and BRICS and Telesur television channels, said this is a favourable time for Vietnam to balance its international ties. He emphasised the need for Vietnam to expand its network of partners and diversify its markets, pointing out that Argentina could serve as a br...