Dominican Republic confirms participation in 2026 Ibero-American Summit in Madrid

Spain.- Vice President Raquel Peña confirmed that the Dominican Republic will participate in the 30th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government, scheduled for November 4–5, 2026, in Madrid, during a meeting with Narciso Casado, Director of Relations with Ibero-America at Spain’s Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE) and Permanent Secretary of the Ibero-American Business Council (CEIB).

The meeting formed part of Peña’s official agenda in Spain to strengthen bilateral cooperation and economic ties. Discussions also focused on the potential pilot implementation of the 4T Model in the Dominican Republic, an initiative designed to boost the competitiveness, productivity, and market access of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

According to the Vice Presidency, the project would help strengthen a sector that plays a key role in job creation and economic growth. The 4T Model is based on four pillars—Talent, Territory, Transformation, and Traction—and promotes collaboration between the public and private sectors to enhance business development.

As part of her visit, Peña also toured the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), where she met with Juan Luis Cebrián, a member of the institution and founder of El País. Accompanied by Dominican Ambassador Tony Raful and Minister Víctor “Ito” Bisonó, she visited the academy’s historic library, highlighting the cultural and linguistic ties between the Dominican Republic and the Spanish-speaking world.