Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Vince Henderson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy of the Commonwealth of Dominica. (Photo: VOV)

Speaking at his talks with Vince Henderson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy of the Commonwealth of Dominica in Hanoi on Wednesday, Son proposed that the two sides increase visits at all levels and contacts among ministries, sectors and business communities of the two countries, while encouraging closer coordination and mutual support at the United Nations and other multilateral forums.

He affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to serve as a gateway for Dominica to enhance relations with ASEAN member states and welcomed Dominica’s proposal to open a resident embassy and appoint its first ambassador to Vietnam, noting that the Vietnamese Government had officially approved the move.

Henderson reiterated Dominica’s high regard for relations with Vietnam and pledged that Dominica will act as a bridge to strengthen Vietnam’s engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean.

He emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in infrastructure, tourism and science and technology. He also encouraged Vietnamese enterprises to invest in Dominica, expressing hope to advance bilateral relations to a more substantive level.