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Dominican President Luis Abinader raised the prospect of direct fuel purchases from Venezuela during a bilateral meeting with interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez in Rome, according to reporting from Diario Libre. The discussion centered on acquiring AC30 fuel oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as part of broader energy negotiations.
The presidential office indicated that detailed talks will continue between the Dominican Republic’s state refinery, Refidomsa, and Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA. However, neither government has yet disclosed specific commercial terms, supply volumes, or concrete agreements resulting from the discussions.
The meeting took place during the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s World Food Forum, providing a diplomatic setting for the energy talks. The encounter reflects an ongoing process of rapprochement between the two governments, which have been working to strengthen bilateral relations.
Beyond energy matters, Abinader also discussed opening a Dominican consulate in Venezuela. Rodríguez announced plans to appoint a Venezuelan consul in Santo Domingo, signaling broader institutional cooperation between the nations.
The Dominican Republic and Venezuela have been engaged in a diplomatic warming process in recent years. This meeting represents a significant step in exploring economic cooperation, particularly in the energy sector, which remains critical to the Dominican economy.
As a major Caribbean economy heavily dependent on fuel imports, the Dominican Republic’s efforts to diversify energy sources and strengthen regional ties carry implications for Caribbean energy security and trade patterns. Such bilateral arrangements could influence regional energy markets and demonstrate shifting diplomatic alignments in the Caribbean.
Sources and attribution
- Diario Libre
- El presidente Luis Abinader y la presidenta interina de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, abordan cooperación energética, relaciones consulares y turismo en reunión bilateral en Roma
- Luis Abinader y Delcy Rodríguez se reúnen en Roma: compras directas de combustible en la mesa
- Dominican Republic and Venezuela Weigh Direct Fuel Sales
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