 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son and Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy of Dominica Vince Henderson (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs) |
During talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy of Dominica Vince Henderson in Hanoi on Monday, Minister Son suggested that the two sides further strengthen visit exchanges, as well as meetings of their leaders on the sidelines of international conferences, and at the same time foster cooperation at the United Nations and other multilateral forums.
Minister Vince Henderson for his part expressed Dominica’s admiration for the achievements in foreign affairs and socio-economic development Vietnam has recorded in recent times, and affirmed that Dominica always wishes to strengthen relations with Vietnam. He expected that the two sides would promote cooperation in the fields of agriculture, fishing, as well as in response to climate change and sea level rise.
 Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son talks to Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy of Dominica Vince Henderson (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs) |
The two sides agreed to strengthen Vietnam’s cooperation with countries in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as well as the relations between Dominica and Southeast Asia. They also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern.
While staying in Vietnam till Wednesday, Minister Henderson is scheduled to have meetings with leaders of a number of private enterprises, including Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer Vinfast, and visit Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi.