In a significant advancement for national security infrastructure, the Dominican Republic has gained formal entry into the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Public Key Directory (PKD). This strategic integration substantially bolsters the cryptographic security framework of the nation’s electronic passport system while facilitating seamless interoperability with global travel document verification protocols.
The official admission ceremony took place during ICAO’s traditional Key Ceremony, where Director General of Passports Lorenzo Ramírez formally received the official certificate from ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar. The Dominican delegation included prominent figures such as Ambassador Bartolomé Pujals, Civil Aviation Board President Héctor Porcella, and Ambassador Juan José Portorreal representing Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez.
This development positions the Dominican Republic among more than 100 nations and territories utilizing the PKD system to authenticate travel documents internationally. The integration represents a critical advancement in border security architecture, promising more efficient immigration processing and enhanced international legitimacy for Dominican travel credentials. Security experts note that participation in the PKD system significantly reduces document fraud potential while establishing a higher standard of trust in international travel documentation.