Dominican Republic and China strengthen cooperation with aid and scholarships
Photo: MIREX | Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.
The Dominican Republic and the People’s Republic of China strengthened their bilateral cooperation this week through the signing of an agreement that combines financial assistance with educational opportunities. The deal includes a $40 million non-reimbursable contribution earmarked for emergency and disaster management projects. Dominican authorities noted that these resources will be directed toward improving disaster preparedness, strengthening rapid response infrastructure, and reducing the risks associated with hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes.
Beyond the financial component, the agreement grants 450 technical training scholarships for Dominican public officials. The scholarships will cover fields such as agriculture, renewable energy, transportation, public health, and infrastructure management. According to the Dominican government, these programs are expected to enhance institutional capabilities and provide long-term benefits by developing local expertise.
Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez emphasized that the deal will help the Dominican state become more resilient and deliver improved services to citizens. Chinese Ambassador Chen Luning highlighted that, despite a challenging global context, both countries have managed to consolidate a relationship based on solidarity and mutually beneficial cooperation.
This development follows the diplomatic realignment of 2018, when the Dominican Republic recognized Beijing under the “One China” policy. Since then, bilateral ties have expanded to include infrastructure projects, technological cooperation, and educational exchanges. Analysts view the latest agreement as another example of China’s growing presence in the Caribbean, where multiple powers compete for influence and market access.
While the immediate benefits are tied to emergency management and scholarships, the agreement could pave the way for deeper structural cooperation, positioning the Dominican Republic as a key partner for China in the Caribbean and Central America.
* Original text in Spanish. Translated by Large Language Model (LLM) technology.
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Firma de acuerdo entre República Dominicana y China para financiar proyectos de desarrollo – Demócrata
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