President Luis Abinader arrived in the Italian capital on Sunday, October 7, accompanied by First Lady Raquel Arbaje, to develop an international agenda that includes a state visit to the Vatican and participation in the 2026 World Food Forum.
Audience with Pope Leo XIV
According to the Presidency, Abinader will maintain an audience with Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, October 15. After the meeting, the president will meet with the Secretary of State of the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
2026 World Food Forum
The forum takes place in Rome from October 8 to 16 under the slogan “Innovate today to feed tomorrow.” Abinader will participate in meetings with FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu and other high-ranking officials of the organization. On the closing day of the event, Friday, October 16, the Dominican Republic will be recognized for maintaining a prevalence of undernutrition below 2.5%.
On the same day, singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra will be awarded for his work “Ojalá que llueva café” and Maridalia Hernández’s work will be presented, according to the official government agenda.
Participation in the Forum 2000 in Prague
President Abinader will also travel to Prague, Czech Republic, on Tuesday, October 13 to participate in the 30th Annual Conference of the Forum 2000, a meeting that brings together political leaders, diplomats, activists, academics, and representatives of civil society.
Meetings in Italy
During his stay in Italy, the presidential agenda includes meetings with President Sergio Mattarella, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Italian Vice President and Chancellor Antonio Tajani, as well as meetings with business representatives.
Return to the Dominican Republic
President Abinader will return to the Dominican Republic on Friday, October 16, after the closing of the World Food Forum and his participation in the Forum 2000.
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