SANTO DOMINGO. - Dominican Republic Export and Investment Center (CEI-RD) director Jean Alain Rodriguez yesterday revealed that UK investment in the country tops US$800.0 million, with a goal to increase the figure by promoting local products in those markets.
In his keynote speech in the British Chamber of Commerce luncheon, the official said the investments have been made in key sectors such as energy, health products, medicines, and film industry infrastructure, among others.
He said the country has a trade surplus with the UK, with exports of around $117.0 million last year, mostly bananas and organic bananas. "The country has more than 3,000 brands of exportable products, and a significant part are included in the free zones."
Rodriguez said the Dominican Republic currently has six free trade agreements with both the U.S. and the European Union, as well as with Mexico, Chile, Jordan and Israel.
Prior to the event, British Chamber of Commerce president Campos de Moya stressed the country's trade links with the UK and hailed the companies’ decisions to invest here.
For his part, British ambassador Steven Fisher said for several years his nation has stated its interest in expanding trade relations with Latin America, including the Dominican Republic.
Written by: josean, 27 Sep 2012 1:41 PM
From: United States, Fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia; Guillermo Moreno President 2016
"British ambassador Steven Fisher"
My Favorite Tell Like It Is Brit!
Written by: Yucahu, 27 Sep 2012 2:36 PM
From: United States, Miami
The British invasion, I want DR to export to the whole world. Agriculture should be a major backbone of the economy not just tourisim. What happens when a whole new hotspot opens up, inevitibly it will occur. If you grow it they will buy it.
From: Cuba, La Havana, Que Viva La Revolucion
He left out the all the kilos of Coke thet we "EXPORT" to the UK every year.
How many $$$ Millions was that ????????
Written by: JHCL2016, 27 Sep 2012 3:09 PM
From: United States, EN PUNTA CANA: Jose H Con Leonel 2016!
Todo y solo gracias to the efficient administration by Dr. Leonel A. Fernandez and his many international trips....
Mas pa'lante y manos a la obra que ya estamos trabajando
8-)
Danilo es Presidente, Leonel lo sera!
JHCL2016@yahoo.com / PLD.NEPA@gmail.com
Written by: super, 27 Sep 2012 5:22 PM
From: United States
jhc, leonel left a big mess what are talking about ?yes he did some good,but he did more bad then good please find someone else to run. our country is in shambles nothing but corrupt politicians, policemen,judges,lawyers should i continue please lets find someone that could make a small change.we're the laughing stock of the world.who needs a good speech and be afraid to run our country please wake up.your harming the future (next generation)of kids when you promote do nothings.
Written by: josean, 27 Sep 2012 5:25 PM
From: United States, Fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia; Guillermo Moreno President 2016
Manito, super hits hard, you better go back to into PURPLE BOOT Camp, because he just Knocked you OUT Cold!
Written by: JHCL2016, 28 Sep 2012 1:18 PM
From: United States, EN PUNTA CANA: Jose H Con Leonel 2016!
Hit who? I don't take comments personally, obviously Super has his opinion, thus misguided, it's his. He just repeating what he heard/read other saying....
Reminder, to have a real opinion, you must have "manos en la obra"!
Espuma from afar is just hot air!
Capice?
Mas pa'lante y manos a la obra que ya estamos trabajando
8-)
Danilo es Presidente, Leonel 2016!
JHCL2016@yahoo.com / PLD.NEPA@gmail.com
Written by: airgordo, 28 Sep 2012 7:20 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Written by: JHCL2016, 27 Sep 2012 3:09 PM
From: United States, EN PUNTA CANA: Jose H Con Leonel 2016!
Todo y solo gracias to the efficient administration by Dr. Leonel A. Fernandez and his many international trips....
Mas pa'lante y manos a la obra que ya estamos trabajando
8-)
Danilo es Presidente, Leonel lo sera!
JHCL2016@yahoo.com / PLD.NEPA@gmail.com
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i would like to know HOW much of my money has been invested on paid figures like This one...
Written by: granca, 29 Sep 2012 7:39 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Las Terrenas
If the government reduced airport taxes at Samana airport for UK charter flights it would be a good way to show appreciation of British inward investment, increase tourist cash flow in the North East and shift some of the traffic from Punta Cana.
Written by: JHCL2016, 29 Sep 2012 6:18 PM
From: United States, EN PUNTA CANA: Jose H Con Leonel 2016!
Why would you want to shift traffic from Punta Cana when the goverment just invested over $400 million on a new highway?
You must mean increase traffic to Samana, to Punta Cana, to Puerto Plata, to Romana, to Santo Domingo, and maybe, maybe even to Barahona.
Si o no?
8-(
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"British ambassador Steven Fisher"
My Favorite Tell Like It Is Brit!
He left out the all the kilos of Coke thet we "EXPORT" to the UK every year.
How many $$$ Millions was that ????????
Mas pa'lante y manos a la obra que ya estamos trabajando
8-)
Danilo es Presidente, Leonel lo sera!
JHCL2016@yahoo.com / PLD.NEPA@gmail.com
Manito, super hits hard, you better go back to into PURPLE BOOT Camp, because he just Knocked you OUT Cold!
Hit who? I don't take comments personally, obviously Super has his opinion, thus misguided, it's his. He just repeating what he heard/read other saying....
Reminder, to have a real opinion, you must have "manos en la obra"!
Espuma from afar is just hot air!
Capice?
Mas pa'lante y manos a la obra que ya estamos trabajando
8-)
Danilo es Presidente, Leonel 2016!
JHCL2016@yahoo.com / PLD.NEPA@gmail.com
From: United States, EN PUNTA CANA: Jose H Con Leonel 2016!
Todo y solo gracias to the efficient administration by Dr. Leonel A. Fernandez and his many international trips....
Mas pa'lante y manos a la obra que ya estamos trabajando
8-)
Danilo es Presidente, Leonel lo sera!
JHCL2016@yahoo.com / PLD.NEPA@gmail.com
--
i would like to know HOW much of my money has been invested on paid figures like This one...
You must mean increase traffic to Samana, to Punta Cana, to Puerto Plata, to Romana, to Santo Domingo, and maybe, maybe even to Barahona.
Si o no?
8-(