Barcelona, Madrid – The Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in Barcelona played a pivotal role at the World in Progress Barcelona (WIP) 2025, an international forum orchestrated by the Prisa Group. This prestigious event convened political, diplomatic, academic, and business luminaries, including Spain’s King Felipe VI, to deliberate on pressing global challenges and sustainable solutions. Now in its second iteration, WIP Barcelona has emerged as a crucial platform for addressing geopolitical, energy, social, and environmental issues that are shaping the future of Europe and Latin America. Antonio Gómez, the Dominican Consul General, underscored the nation’s unwavering commitment to bolstering its diplomatic presence and forging strategic alliances. He highlighted that participation in such forums underscores the Dominican Republic’s steadfast dedication to democracy, cooperation, and sustainable development. The forum featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera, Josep Borrell, Matteo Renzi, Édouard Philippe, and Juan Manuel Santos, among others. The discussions spanned a wide array of topics, from energy transition and governance to inequality, organized crime, and the formulation of new social contracts. The presence of high-ranking officials from both Europe and the Americas solidified WIP Barcelona’s status as one of the most significant global events fostering cross-regional collaboration and policy dialogue.
Dominican Consulate in Barcelona joins global leaders at World in Progress 2025
