Sun May 04 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Russia to Open First Embassy in Dominican Republic Amid Growing Ties
**Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (AP) —** Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced plans to open Russia’s first embassy in the Dominican Republic during a visit Wednesday. Lavrov described the Caribbean nation as a “promising partner,” highlighting intentions to bolster commercial and economic ties. He met with Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez, with discussions focusing on bilateral relations and the evolving global order, including UN reform. While details remained scarce regarding the embassy’s opening date, the move signals a strengthening relationship between the two countries.
The ministers also discussed the ongoing crisis in neighboring Haiti, with Álvarez emphasizing the need for increased international cooperation to address the escalating gang violence and its impact on the Dominican Republic. He noted the Dominican Republic’s advocacy for stronger, more coordinated multinational action, particularly from the UN, in providing logistical and financial support to the struggling Kenyan-led peacekeeping mission. The Dominican Republic has recently deported over 180,000 Haitian migrants due to the escalating violence. Russia’s previous opposition to a UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti was also implicitly acknowledged in the context of the discussion. Lavrov is also expected to meet with Dominican President Luis Abinader before departing.
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