Dominican Republic Ambassador to Vietnam Jaime Francisco Rodríguez. (Photo: Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Hanoi, Vietnam)
On February 24, 2025, the Dominican Embassy in Vietnam hosted a grand celebration marking the 181st anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s independence.
The event with the presence of high-ranking officials, business leaders, and key partners from various sectors, including economy, culture, and trade.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Ambassador stressed “I would like to highlight the significance of the bilateral relations between the Dominican Republic and Vietnam. These relations, founded on mutual respect and cooperation, have led to the visit of sixteen delegations in the Dominican Republic, consisting of distinguished officials and business leaders from prominent Vietnamese institutions and corporations across various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, energy, industrial parks, agriculture, and telecommunications, all within a remarkably short period of time.
In the economic sector, we see great potential to expand trade exchanges between the two countries. Both countries have many products to offer to each other. Vietnam, with its dynamic economy and growing middle class, represents an attractive market for our products. At the same time, the Dominican Republic can benefit from Vietnam's expertise in sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing.
In terms of culture, both countries share a rich history and traditions. The arts, music, and literature of each nation reflect the diversity and creativity of their people. We believe that promoting cultural exchanges will further strengthen our relationship and foster mutual understanding between the two countries.”
On the commemoration of the 181st anniversary of Dominican Republic’s national independence, President Luis Abinader Corona and Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez, along with our government, are extremely pleased with the positive developments in the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Dominican Republic.
With the opening of our Embassy, the Dominican Republic warmly welcomes the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to establish, inaugurate, and develop its Embassy in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, in return, the Ambassador affirmed./.