In a significant move to bolster the influence of the Spanish language in international diplomacy, the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) has inked a memorandum of understanding with Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation. The agreement, formalized by Vice Minister Rubén Silié and Spain’s Secretary of State Susana Sumelzo Jordán, seeks to amplify the presence of Spanish in global legal frameworks, arbitration processes, and multilateral organizations. Key initiatives outlined in the memorandum include the translation of official documents into Spanish, the commemoration of Spanish Language Day, the backing of ‘Groups of Friends of Spanish,’ the promotion of Spanish in diplomatic academies, and the encouragement of its use as a criterion for staff selection in international bodies. The signing ceremony, hosted at MIREX headquarters, saw the participation of high-ranking officials from both nations, including deputy ministers, ambassadors, and representatives from INFOTEP and the Ministry of Science and Technology. This collaboration highlights a concerted effort to safeguard and elevate the status of the Spanish language on the world stage.
Dominican Republic and Spain sign agreement to promote spanish in diplomacy
