President Luis Abinader formally received the letters of credence from seven newly accredited ambassadors to the Dominican Republic during a ceremony held Wednesday, 20 August 2025 at the Presidential Palace.
Accompanied by Vice President Raquel Peña and Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez, President Abinader welcomed the diplomatic representatives, who will serve as official envoys of their respective nations: Spain, the Republic of the Congo, Albania, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Kenya, and Poland.
The credentials ceremony took place in the Hall of Ambassadors, where the new ambassadors were received in a formal diplomatic setting. All of the appointed diplomats bring extensive experience in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, having previously held positions in international missions and foreign affairs ministries.
Ambassadors presented:
Lorea Arribalzaga Ceballos – Kingdom of Spain
A seasoned Spanish diplomat, Arribalzaga has served in key posts in Italy, Ecuador, and Costa Rica, and held senior roles in Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Prior to her new appointment, she was Ambassador to Slovakia since 2021. She holds a postgraduate degree in Public Leadership from IESE and specializes in international trade.
Rosalie Kama Niamayoua – Republic of the Congo
Currently the Ambassador to Cuba since 2018, Kama also serves concurrently in Nicaragua and Costa Rica. With a doctorate in Chemistry from Marien Ngouabi University and academic training in France, she is also the current dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in Havana.
Ervin Bushati – Republic of Albania
Albania’s ambassador to the United States since 2023, Bushati is also concurrently accredited to several Latin American countries, including the Dominican Republic. A former member of the Albanian Parliament, he served on committees for Foreign Affairs and Economic Policy and has been involved in European parliamentary diplomacy.
Rusla Novruz oğlu Rzayev – Republic of Azerbaijan
With a strong academic and diplomatic background, Rzayev has worked in Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry and served in embassies in Argentina, Uruguay, Italy, and Cuba. He holds degrees in International Relations and International Security, and speaks five languages, including Spanish.
Muhammad Radzi Bin Jamaludin – Federation of Malaysia
A career diplomat with postings in Canada, Germany, Chile, and more, Radzi brings deep experience in consular services, finance, and foreign policy. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and holds a public administration diploma from INTAN.
Everlyne Nwenda Karissa – Republic of Kenya
Karissa, currently serving as Kenya’s ambassador to Cuba, holds a master’s degree in Gender and Development from the University of Nairobi and a first-class honors degree in Cultural Studies. Her diplomatic work has focused on social development and international cooperation.
Jolanta Janek – Republic of Poland
A veteran Polish diplomat with over three decades of service, Janek has held posts in Rome, Malta, and within Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. With a doctorate in Economics, she currently serves as Minister Plenipotentiary in the Department of European Policy. She is fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian.
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