Vietnam and the Dominican Republic have issued a Joint Statement on an official visit by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to the Latin American country on November 19-21.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader Corona held talks in Santo Domingo on November 20 morning (local time) as part of the Vietnamese leader's official visit to the Caribbean country.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had separate meetings with President of the Dominican Republic’s Senate Ricardo de los Santos Polanco and President of the Chamber of Deputies Alfredo Pacheco in Santo Domingo on November 20 afternoon (local time), as part of the Vietnamese leader's official visit to the Caribbean country.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received General Secretary of the United Left Movement (MIU) Party and Minister of Regional Integration Policies of the Dominican Republic Miguel Mejia in Santo Domingo on November 20 afternoon (local time), as part of his official visit to the Caribbean nation.

The official visit to the Dominican Republic by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh demonstrates Vietnam's commitment and desire to continue strengthening and deepening the solidarity, friendship, and economic -trade cooperation, looking forward to the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in (July 7, 2005 – 2025).

The official visit to the Dominican Republic from November 19-21 by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse is of great significance, marking a big step forward in the two countries’ relations, and showing the importance the Southeast Asian nation attaches to the Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly the Dominican Republic, according to a diplomat.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo on November 19 evening (local time), starting an official visit to the Dominican Republic following the invitation of President Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona and his spouse.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is set to make an official visit to the Dominican Republic from November 19 to November 21, coming at a time when both nations are preparing for the 20th anniversary of their diplomatic ties next year.

Following his trip to Rio de Janeiro Brazil for the G20 Summit and bilateral engagements, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, accompanied by his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, is set to embark on an official visit to the Dominican Republic from November 19-21.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance at the G20 Summit in Brazil and official visit to the Dominican Republic from November 16 – 21 will convey a message of Vietnam as a dynamic and reform-oriented nation that stands ready to take on global responsibilities, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Thanh Binh.