Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to visit Dominican Republic on April 30

Santo Domingo.- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to make an official visit to the Dominican Republic next Wednesday, April 30, as part of his ongoing tour of Latin America.

The visit is timed ahead of a significant milestone, as 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and the Dominican Republic. It also follows the recent opening of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Santo Domingo.

During his stop in the Dominican capital, Minister Lavrov is expected to hold high-level meetings with President Luis Abinader and Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez.

According to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the agenda for these discussions is comprehensive. The Ministry noted, “The agenda for these talks with our Dominican partners envisages discussing ways to expand bilateral cooperation, including the intensification of political dialogue, the expansion of trade, economic and investment ties, as well as relations in tourism, culture and humanitarian issues, while strengthening the legal framework governing bilateral relations.”

The statement also indicated that recent global and regional developments will be part of the discussions, underscoring the geopolitical relevance of the visit.

Lavrov’s visit highlights Moscow’s continued diplomatic engagement in the Latin American region and its efforts to deepen ties with countries like the Dominican Republic.