Santo Domingo.- In a letter to President Luis Abinader dated December 31, 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed France's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Dominican Republic.
The letter underlines France’s desire to contribute to infrastructure and urban mobility projects in the country. President Macron specifically praised the Dominican Government’s trust in French companies for the development of key projects such as the Santo Domingo Metro lines.
He conveyed France’s interest in participating in the construction of a third metro line in the Dominican capital, suggesting the possibility of an intergovernmental agreement and a financing offer to support this initiative.
Additionally, Macron addressed the situation in Haiti and appreciated the diplomatic efforts of the Dominican Republic in advocating for a UN Security Council resolution to deploy a multinational mission to Haiti.
Macron announced the upcoming visit of a member of the French government to the Dominican Republic in early 2024. This visit aims to reinforce bilateral cooperation and advance progress on the projects discussed.
The Dominican Presidency, in a press release, welcomed this gesture, considering it a sign of France’s interest in strengthening ties with the Dominican Republic.
The government sees this as a positive step towards enhancing the partnership between the two nations, particularly in the areas of development and infrastructure, with a focus on transport and urban mobility.