The president Luis Abinader highlighted the progress made in the Armed forces and the National Police under his management, reaffirming his commitment to the strengthening of both institutions.
During the Christmas lunches held this Sunday with members of the Dominican Republic Army and the National Police, Abinader thanked them for their efforts to guarantee the security, peace and sovereignty of the country, in addition to announcing his intention to continue improving working and operational conditions. of its members.
In the first meeting, held in the Military Camp August 16, the president He stressed that his government has prioritized the dignity and the equipment of the Army and the Armed Forces, highlighting that “each year we have taken significant steps towards a stronger Army and a safer Dominican Republic.”
He assured that Next year will focus on consolidating these advances, optimizing resources and opportunities for men and women in uniform.
Recognitions for leadership in institutional transformation
Later, in the lunch celebrated in the March 2 Academy of the National Police, in Hatillo, San Cristóbal, the president received a recognition plaque from the hands of the general director of the Police, Major General Ramón Antonio Guzmán Peralta.
The distinction highlights his leadership and confidence in the transformation process of the police institution, a central axis of his mandate.
During his speech, Abinader expressed his admiration for the sacrifice and dedication of police officers, remembering those who have lost their lives in service and thanking them for their contribution to peace in 2024.
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“We have made progress, but we know there is still a way to go. This 2025 will be a year of hope and progresswhere we will continue working to achieve a more peaceful and secure Dominican Republic,” he stated.
Unprecedented attention to the Armed Forces
The Commander General of the Army, Major General Jorge Iván Camino Pérezrecognized President Abinader as the president who has given the most attention to the Armed Forces in recent decades.
“He has demonstrated genuine concern for the well-being of our institutions and national security, a legacy that will remain engraved in the memories of our soldiers,” he highlighted.
The lunches, in addition to being a gesture of Christmas gratitude, reaffirmed the president’s closeness with the country’s security forces.
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In both the Army and the National Police, Abinader reiterated his commitment to strengthening these institutions and his determination to maintain a comprehensive approach to their development.including improvements in equipment, training and well-being for its members.
With these meetings, the president closed a year of work focused on national security and institutional strengthening, projecting a 2025 with greater progress for the Armed Forces and the National Police.