# France-Dominican Republic diplomatic relations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/france-dominican-republic-diplomatic-relations
> Updated: 2026-10-14T15:28:16.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

France and the Dominican Republic are working to strengthen bilateral ties through diplomatic, economic, and academic cooperation. French Ambassador Sonia Barbry described the relationship as having a “strategic dimension” based on shared values in democracy, stability, and trade.

Diplomatic engagement has included visits by Dominican President Luis Abinader to France to discuss regional security, ocean protection, and international crises with President Emmanuel Macron. Additionally, the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) conducted a mission to Paris and Toulouse to meet with entities such as Sciences Po and UNESCO, seeking to expand research, student mobility, and scientific cooperation.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: China and Dominican Republic seek to deepen diplomatic and economic cooperation

China and the Dominican Republic are seeking to deepen diplomatic and economic ties, with officials emphasizing mutual cooperation and new initiatives to strengthen friendship between the two nations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-and-dominican-republic-seek-to-deepen-diplomatic-and-economic-cooperation

### 2026-09-28: France and Dominican Republic strengthen diplomatic and academic ties

France and the Dominican Republic are expanding bilateral relations through strategic diplomatic engagements and new academic and scientific cooperation initiatives led by PUCMM.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-and-dominican-republic-strengthen-diplomatic-and-academic-ties

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