In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations, the Dominican Republic and Panama have agreed to enhance collaboration in education and academic training. This decision was reached during a high-level Political Consultation Meeting held at the Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX). The meeting was co-chaired by Francisco Caraballo, the Dominican Deputy Minister of Bilateral Foreign Policy, and Carlos Hoyos, the Panamanian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Both parties reviewed their bilateral agenda, reaffirmed existing commitments, and explored new opportunities in key areas of mutual interest. Additionally, the Dominican Republic acknowledged Panama’s influential role at the United Nations, particularly its leadership in transforming the Multinational Support Mission in Haiti (MSS) into a 5,500-strong ‘Gang Suppression Force.’ As a tangible outcome of the visit, the two nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Academic Cooperation. This agreement involves MIREX’s Institute of Higher Education in Diplomatic and Consular Training (INESDYC) and Panama’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aiming to foster advanced training and academic exchanges between the two countries.
Dominican Republic and Panama strengthen academic and educational cooperation
