General Secretary and President To Lam of Vietnam has expressed a commitment to strengthening relations with the Dominican Republic during a recent meeting with General Secretary Miguel Mejia of the Dominican Republic’s MIU Party. To Lam acknowledged the positive developments in the ties between the two nations and emphasized Vietnam’s desire to enhance cooperation, particularly through mutual political engagement.
To Lam proposed the effective implementation of the Cooperation Agreement for the years 2023-2028, focusing on trade, investment, tourism, and agriculture as key areas for collaboration. He urged Miguel Mejia and the MIU to facilitate the entry of Vietnamese businesses into the Dominican market and vice versa, fostering stronger economic partnerships.
In response, Miguel Mejia reaffirmed the MIU Party’s commitment to advancing the traditional friendship with the Communist Party of Vietnam. He highlighted the importance of effectively and comprehensively executing the cooperation agreement and emphasized enhancing bilateral relations across various sectors.
Mejia also noted the crucial role of left-wing and progressive forces in fostering solidarity and sharing experiences, particularly amidst current global and regional uncertainties. He and To Lam agreed on the necessity of promoting exchanges of delegations and political dialogues at various levels to bolster mutual trust and understanding.
The leaders committed to coordinating efforts in external communications and propaganda, as well as at multilateral political party forums, to strengthen the partnership between their countries. The discussions signal an intent to deepen diplomatic ties and cooperation between Vietnam and the Dominican Republic.
