At the talks, Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to its relationship with Dominica and expects that the two sides will continue to explore possibilities to strengthen the ties on the basis of their respective potential and strengths.

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Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (R) and Dominican Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy Vince Henderson

He also suggested the two countries increase the exchange of delegations between their ministries, sectors and businesses, as well as meetings between their leaders at all levels on the sidelines of international conferences and multilateral forums and at the United Nations (U.N.) and other multilateral forums, he added.

Minister Vince Henderson agreed with the Vietnamese side’s proposals and recommended Vietnam to share its experience in national construction and development with Dominica. He hoped that the two countries to step up collaboration in farming, fishing, and response to climate change and sea level rise.

At the same time, both sides agreed to continue expanding cooperation both bilaterally and multilaterally for the sake of their people and for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the two regions, including the enhancement of cooperation between Vietnam and countries in the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) as well as between Dominica and Southeast Asian nations.

Translated by Chung Anh