The Hugo Chavez Express has now arrived in Vietnam where he is expected to sign an energy co-operation agreement during his meetings with Nguyen Minh Triet, the Vietnamese president.Vietnam has major oil and gas reserves in the South China Sea, but not refining capacity
Vietnam state media reports that Chavez and Vietnam will also boost their relations in mining, agriculture, education and culture and information.
After being greeted by a military band Chavez said he felt Venezuela and Vietnam had in common and that both countries had stood up against colonialism and imperialism.
