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Dominican Republic and Italy sign trade and security agreements
President Luis Abinader conducted a high-level visit to Italy, where he met with Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani to sign a joint declaration. The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral relations through expanded trade, reciprocal investment, and security cooperation, specifically targeting sectors such as tourism, pharmaceuticals, shipbuilding, and healthcare. Abinader also announced plans to establish a Dominican Cultural House in Italy by 2027 to support the diaspora.
During the visit, the Dominican President also addressed the health of Pope Leo XIV, who is currently hospitalized in Rome following surgery to remove a lung tumor. Abinader led a moment of prayer at the Vatican and expressed his hope for the Pope's recovery, reiterating an invitation for a papal visit to the Dominican Republic in 2027.
In domestic legal matters, the Dominican government, led by Vice President Raquel Peña, issued decrees authorizing the extradition of three Dominican citizens to the United States to face charges including narcotics trafficking, murder, and electronic fraud.
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Antonio Tajani · Delcy Rodríguez · Dominican Republic · Giorgia Meloni · Italy · Leonel Fernández · Luis Abinader · Pope Leo XIV · Sergio Mattarella · Villa Madama
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Dominican government will allocate funds starting in 2027 to establish a Dominican Cultural House in Italy. noticias31.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Luis Abinader invited Italian business leaders to invest in the Dominican Republic.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his right lung. azuanoticias.com · www.diarioazua.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Dominican government ordered the extradition of three citizens to the United States on various criminal charges. www.paloblancodigital.com · www.sanjuanenlasnoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Dominican Republic projects an economic growth of 4.5% for this year.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dominican Republic and Italy agreed to strengthen bilateral relations in trade, investment, and security. dr1.com · www.elfogondesanjuan.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Dominican Republic projects between 12.4 and 12.5 million tourists this year.