From September 9 to 12, 2025, Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is scheduled to go to Italy, and meet with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the Vatican, the federal government introduced in a press launch.
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Accompanying the Prime Minister on the diplomatic go to is his partner, Hon. Melissa Poponne-Skerrit, who serves as Minister for Housing and City Growth and Parliamentary Consultant for the Roseau Central Constituency.
Throughout his keep, Prime Minister Skerrit is anticipated to debate methods to strengthen relations between the Holy See and the Commonwealth of Dominica, in addition to tackle urgent world points together with humanitarian efforts, local weather change resilience, and social progress. The Prime Minister may even meet with the Vatican’s Secretary of State to bolster bilateral cooperation on the highest ranges.
Along with his Vatican engagements, the Italian itinerary consists of conferences with enterprise leaders to discover financial collaboration, sustainable improvement initiatives, and cultural partnerships.
Whereas the Prime Minister is overseas, Hon. Dr. Irving McIntyre, Minister for Finance, Financial Growth, Local weather Resilience, and Social Safety, will function Appearing Prime Minister.
The go to highlights Dominica’s dedication to strengthening worldwide diplomacy and increasing financial and cultural ties with key companions overseas.