He Ministry of IndustryCommerce and MSMEs (MICM) this Wednesday received a delegation from the American Association of Dress and Footwear (AAFA) interested in knowing the Free zone ecosystem and logistics of the Dominican Republic, as well as exploring new Business opportunities and investment.
The mission was headed by the president and CEO of the AAFA, Stephen Lamar, together with 15 representatives of the sector. The visit is part of the efforts of the MICM for position the country As a strategic destination in the manufacture of textiles and footwear, with high standards of sustainability, competitiveness and regulatory compliance.
“Today we are honored to receive them in our country, where they can know closely how our Free zone ecosystem And the commitment we assume to be a reliable partner In his supply chains, “Minister Víctor -ito- bonsonó said.
According to a press release, Bisonó highlighted the advantages offered by the Dominican Republic, including the closeness with the United States, Political and social stabilityqualified labor and an environment increasingly focused on sustainability and innovation.
“All this responds to the vision of President Luis Abinaderwho has placed the industrialization and attraction of investments as central axes of our Development strategy“Bisonó said.
Visits agenda
The Deputy Minister of Free Zones and Special Regimes, Johannes Kelner, coordinated with the AAFA delegation a series of Visits and meetings with Textile and footwear companies In the free zones of the country that include:
- Zona Franca Las Américas, Industrial Free Zone of Bonao, La Vega Industrial Zone, Santiago Free Zone Corporation, Santiago Norte Industrial Park (Pisano), Caribbean Industrial Park, Industrial Park and Services Yaque and DP Dominican World in the Multimodal Port of Caucedo.
