The newly named Minister of Finance and Economy, Magín Díazbegan its management by carrying out a series of approaches with commercial and business guilds in the country, at a time when it has not been ruled out since the government resume the discussions of a Fiscal reforman issue that the current official recognized as necessary before reaching the position, although he criticized the proposal presented.
Since its designation last July 15, it has been reported that Díaz has held three meetings in the last three days. The first was with representatives of the National Organization of Commercial Companiesheld last Tuesday, with whom he addressed, among other things, the Strengthening of the Fiscal System Dominican, according to a press release.
“We want to work hand in hand with all sectors that generate value to the economy. dialogue It will be the basis for building a Fiscal policy Modern, efficient and sustainable, “the official said in that meeting.
The institution said the meeting is part of a Agenda of encounters that the minister will hold with fundamental actors of the economy, with the aim of listening, exchanging ideas and building joint solutions.
Days after his designation against Treasury and economy, the President of the Republic, Luis Abinaderhe revealed in the weekly: “We have not yet talked about Magín. It has two weeks and is working and that has not been discussed “, being questioned about whether your government plans to resume the project of Fiscal reform In the near future.
Business leaders
Yesterday, from the institution he directs, he reported that Díaz held meetings separately with a group of Business leaderswith the aim of promoting dialogue on tax and financial issues of the State.
“We are committed to maintaining a Open dialogue and constructive with the business sector, because only working together we can continue to strengthen the trust, economic stability and the Sustainable development of the country, “he said.
Among the attendees were Francesca RainieriPresident of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican and Executive Republic of the Puntacana Group; Paola RainieriVice President of Marketing, Public Relations and Communications of the Group; Bonetti ligiaExecutive President of the SID Group; Manuel Corripio, president of the Corripio Group, and René Grullón, executive president of the Popular Group, among others.
Díaz was one of the critics of the Low capital expenditure level executed by the Abinader government and thought negatively on the project of Fiscal reform presented at the end of last year by the former Minister of Tax authoritiesJosé Manuel -Jochi- Vicente, explaining that the proposal will not solve the fiscal problem of the country. The project ended up being withdrawn from the National Congress by the Head of State.
Another sector with which the new Minister of Finance and Economics met, was with the representatives of the micro, small and medium enterprises. In this meeting, in which the Minister of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs, Víctor- Bisonó, both listened to proposals and concerns of the sector on key issues for their development, reiterating the will of the government to continue articulating efforts that facilitate access to financing, improve the conditions to operate and strengthen their productive capacity.
