The governments of the UAE and the Dominican Republic have formed a bilateral partnership to exchange expertise in government modernisation, capacity building, and future skills development. This agreement was signed under the UAE Government Experience Exchange Programme, which aims to share best practices and innovative governance models globally.

This initiative is part of the UAE’s strategy to enhance strategic partnerships throughout the Caribbean region. Lootah emphasized that the participation of the Dominican Republic in this programme reflects the increasing global confidence in the UAE’s government modernisation model, positioning the UAE as a key global partner in shaping future governance.

He also noted the UAE’s dedication to strengthening cooperation with Caribbean nations across various sectors, particularly in knowledge exchange and government advancement. The programme is designed to act as a global platform for sharing knowledge in governance, public sector innovation, and capacity building. Its goals include improving government performance and societal welfare while enabling countries to develop agile governance models that can adapt to changes and anticipate challenges.

Luis Madera Sued, representing the Dominican Republic, expressed a strong interest in enhancing collaboration with the UAE, especially in government reform and modernisation. He remarked that this cooperation would significantly support the Dominican Republic’s strategic plans and future policy initiatives.