# Luis Abinader and Dominican diplomatic engagements > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/luis-abinader-international-diplomatic-engagements > Updated: 2026-10-16T13:46:40.000Z. Sources: 104. Developments: 3. Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader has engaged in a series of international diplomatic activities focused on global stability, food security, and institutional reform. At the United Nations General Assembly, Abinader called for an end to armed conflicts and proposed three reforms for the United Nations regarding representation, peacekeeping, and support for developing nations. During a diplomatic tour in Europe, Abinader visited the Vatican and participated in the 2026 FAO World Food Forum in Rome, where the Dominican Republic was recognized for achieving the ‘Zero Hunger’ goal. Concurrently, Foreign Minister Víctor -Ito- Bisonó has worked to consolidate strategic alliances. In Washington, D.C., during the U.S.-Caribbean Dialogue, Bisonó met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to review the bilateral agenda and reaffirm cooperation. Bisonó proposed five strategic lines of action: energy security, economic diplomacy, protection of strategic infrastructure through cybersecurity and port security, joint responses to natural disasters and health emergencies, and intensified efforts against transnational organized crime. Domestically, the administration has prioritized infrastructure and social programs. Vice President Raquel Peña has overseen the delivery of 836 apartments in the Ciudad Real Ecológica project in Santo Domingo Este, bringing the total units in that development to 2,024 with an investment of RD$2,134 million. Banreservas has provided significant financing for the project, totaling over RD$3,307 million for 1,808 homes to date. Other domestic achievements include the inauguration of the Orlando Martínez Primary School in Ciudad Juan Bosch, the opening of a bridge over the La Leonora River in Monseñor Nouel, the delivery of property titles in Villa Altagracia, and the completion of sanitation works for the Guajimía ravine in Santo Domingo Oeste. ## Claims - The Dominican Republic will be recognized by the FAO for achieving the Zero Hunger goal. (corroborated by 18 sources) - President Luis Abinader will officially invite Pope Leo XIV to visit the Dominican Republic in 2027. (corroborated by 15 sources) - President Abinader inaugurated the Parada Dominicana in Rome to celebrate Dominican culture. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The Dominican diaspora in Rome is estimated at approximately 6,000 people. (corroborated by 8 sources) - President Abinader will travel to Prague, Czech Republic, to participate in the Forum 2000 conference. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Foreign Minister Víctor -Ito- Bisonó met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, D.C. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The meeting addressed regional security and economic cooperation. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The agenda includes intensifying efforts against drug trafficking and transnational criminal organizations. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The U.S.-Caribbean Dialogue included representatives from various Caribbean governments. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Bisonó proposed five lines of action to improve U.S.-Caribbean cooperation. (single source) - Proposed cooperation areas include energy security, economic diplomacy, and cybersecurity. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: Dominican Republic advances housing and diplomatic agendas Dominican President Luis Abinader resumes his domestic agenda with new housing and school inaugurations, while Foreign Minister Bisonó meets with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to strengthen bilateral ties 64 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luis-abinader-concludes-european-diplomatic-mission ### 2026-10-10: President Abinader begins European tour in Rome and Vatican President Luis Abinader is in Rome for a diplomatic tour involving a Vatican audience with Pope Leo XIV, participation in the FAO World Food Forum, and celebrating the Dominican diaspora. 55 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-luis-abinader-to-visit-rome-and-the-vatican ### 2026-09-23: Luis Abinader calls for conflict resolution at UN Assembly President Luis Abinader urged the UN to resolve armed conflicts, noting that global wars drive up food and fuel prices in the Dominican Republic. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luis-abinader-calls-for-conflict-resolution-at-un-assembly --- Cite as: Luis Abinader and Dominican diplomatic engagements. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/luis-abinader-international-diplomatic-engagements