General Secretary and President To Lam of Vietnam met with Comrade Miguel Mejia, General Secretary of the United Left Movement Party (MIU) of the Dominican Republic, on October 26, 2026, in Hanoi. This meeting came as part of a high-level delegation visit from the MIU, which is scheduled from October 25 to 29, 2026.
During the meeting, To Lam expressed a warm welcome to Mejia and praised the progress in the relations between Vietnam and the Dominican Republic in recent years. He also extended gratitude to the MIU Party and Mejia for their support of Vietnam and its leaders.
To Lam particularly highlighted the MIU Party’s significant role in the preservation of a monument dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh in Santo Domingo and acknowledged their contributions to enhancing trade and investment cooperation between the two nations.
The General Secretary emphasized Vietnam’s intent to strengthen friendships and cooperation with the Dominican Republic, suggesting the effective implementation of the Cooperation Agreement for 2023-2028. This agreement aims to bolster collaboration in areas such as trade, investment, tourism, and agriculture.
To Lam encouraged Mejia and the MIU Party to facilitate greater engagement between Vietnamese businesses and the Dominican market, fostering opportunities for mutual investment and cooperation.
In his remarks, Miguel Mejia expressed gratitude for the warm reception and shared his optimism regarding Vietnam’s development under the leadership of To Lam. He assured that the MIU Party values its traditional friendship with the Communist Party of Vietnam and is committed to advancing the Cooperation Agreement to enhance bilateral relations across various sectors.
Mejia also underscored the importance of progressive political forces in promoting solidarity and cooperation amid current global challenges. Additionally, both leaders agreed to enhance political dialogue and cooperation between their parties and countries, aiming to build mutual trust and coordinate on external communications and multilateral discussions.
As part of the visit, To Lam extended his regards to Dominican President Abinader Corona, marking a commitment to ongoing collaboration and partnership between the two nations.
