# Dominican Republic-Haiti border security cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-haiti-border-security-cooperation > Updated: 2026-09-09T19:13:25.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The Dominican Republic and Haiti have initiated a bilateral roadmap to enhance border governance, security, and economic cooperation. Foreign Ministers met in Dajabón to discuss migration management, judicial cooperation, and the combatting of illicit financial networks. Both nations expressed a shared need for international support for the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) to help Haitian authorities neutralize gang control. Efforts have expanded to include physical infrastructure and security measures. Authorities are coordinating repairs for the binational bridge connecting Dajabón and Juana Méndez to facilitate the movement of goods and people. Concurrently, the Dominican Republic is implementing its ‘Frontière Forte’ (Strong Border) program, which includes the construction of perimeter fencing, watchtowers, and the deployment of drone surveillance and solar lighting to curb smuggling and illegal activities. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Dominican Republic and Haiti coordinate bridge repairs amid border security expansion Dominican and Haitian authorities are coordinating repairs for the Dajabón binational bridge while the Dominican Republic expands its border fence to combat smuggling and enhance security. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-and-haiti-coordinate-bridge-repairs-amid-border-security-expansion ### 2026-09-07: Dominican Republic and Haiti coordinate on border security and GSF support Dominican and Haitian foreign ministers met to coordinate border security and migration management, while Haiti urged international support for the Gang Suppression Force and upcoming elections. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-and-haiti-coordinate-on-border-security-and-gsf-support --- Cite as: Dominican Republic-Haiti border security cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-haiti-border-security-cooperation