Dominican Republic wants to boost ties with Vietnam
Leaders of the Government, parliament and many political parties of the Dominican Republic have affirmed their wish to develop ties with Vietnam during their meetings with Nguyen Duc Loi, a member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, who is leading a CPV delegation on an official visit to the country from July 11-14.
President of the Senate Reinaldo Pared Pérez (left) receives Nguyen Duc Loi, CPV Central Committee member and General Director of Vietnam News Agency (Photo: VNA)
Santo Domingo, (VNA) – Leaders of the Government, parliament and manypolitical parties of the Dominican Republic have affirmed their wish to developties with Vietnam during their meetings with Nguyen Duc Loi, amember of the Communist Partyof Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, who is leadinga CPV delegation on an official visit to the country from July 11-14.
Presidentof the Senate ReinaldoPared Pérez, who is also general secretary of the DominicanLiberation Party (DLP) expressed his admiration of Vietnam’s economic achievement overthe past years. He expressed the wish to increase the relations between the DLP,which is leading the ruling alliance in the Dominican Republic, and the CPV.
The SenatePresident also pledged to inform relevant ministries and agencies on theoutcomes of his meeting with the Vietnamese delegation in order to seekspecific steps to push the bilateral cooperation forward.
Foreign Minister MiguelVargas confirmed the Dominican Republic’s plan to open an embassy in Hanoi to bolster bilateralties across the fields.
General Secretary of the UnitedLeft Movement (MIU) andMinister for Regional Integration Policies Miguel Mejía , and Senator CristinaLizardo, a member of the PLD, said they arerejoiced at the new opportunities for development of both Vietnam and theDominican Republic at a time when the Dominican Republic is looking toexpanding relations with Asian countries, including Vietnam. They affirmed that the MIU and PLD are willing to work as abridge for bilateral cooperative projects.
During themeetings, Nguyen Duc Loi, who is also Director General of the Vietnam NewsAgency, reiterated the policy of the CPV and the Vietnamese Stateto intensify international integration, increase the sharing of experience andinformation, and coordinate actions with all political parties worldwide forthe goal of peace, national independence, democracy and social progress.
He briefed thehost country’s officials on the development guidelines and policies of the CPVand the State of Vietnam during the past time
As part of thevisit,, made at the invitation of the MIU, the CPV delegation attended a ceremony to honour President Ho Chi Minhat the squareand monument named after him in Santo Domingo, granted interviews to several TVchannels and toured several administrative, economic, cultural and transportfacilities.-VNA
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Nguyen Trung Thanh recently presented his letter of credential to the republic’s President Danilo Medina.
An activity to honour President Ho Chi Minh has taken place at a square named after the late Vietnamese leader in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
President of the Senate Reinaldo Pared Pérez (left) receives Nguyen Duc Loi, CPV Central Committee member and General Director of Vietnam News Agency (Photo: VNA) 
