Punta Cana.– The executive president of the Reserve Bank of the Dominican RepublicLeonardo Aguilera, stated that the sustained growth of foreign direct investment in the country responds to the climate of institutional stability, respect for legal security and confidence in the public policies promoted by the Government.
By participating in the panel “Risk, resilience and the global investment climate”, developed within the framework of the Concordia Horizon Summit 2026, Aguilera maintained that, in an international context marked by geopolitical tensions and slowdown in capital flows, the country has managed to differentiate itself due to the strength of its institutions.
He panel It was moderated by Matthew A. Swift, co-founder and president of Concordia, and included the participation of Ambassador Lee Rizzuto, permanent representative of the United States to the Organization of American States (OAS); Jean Marco Pou, partner at Global Americans; and Jonathan Duarte, partner and advisory director for Latin America and the Caribbean at CrossBoundary.
“When foreign direct investment has decreased in the world, in the Dominican Republic it has increased. That is a product of respect for the laws, due process and trust in our institutions,” he expressed.
The executive explained that foreign direct investment went from more than US$4.2 billion in 2023 to more than US$4.5 billion in 2024, reaching a record figure of more than US$5 billion in 2025, driven mainly by strategic sectors such as tourism, infrastructure and services.
Aguilera attributed this performance to the leadership of President Luis Abinader, pointing out that political stability and institutional strengthening have been decisive in generating confidence in both local and international investors.
Likewise, he highlighted that the Reserve Bank acts as the executing arm of the State’s economic policy, facilitating the structuring of high-impact projects and channeling financing towards initiatives that promote productive and territorial development.
In that sense, he mentioned the progress recorded in historically lagging regions, such as the south of the country and emerging areas in the east, including Miches, where, as he indicated, strategic projects supported by state banks are being materialized.
“The Government is the engine of development, but it needs instruments to drive it. In those 84 years of history, the Reserve Bank has been that instrument,” he stated.
The panel brought together international experts to discuss how global risks, economic volatility and geopolitical challenges are redefining investment decisions. In this scenario, Aguilera reiterated that the country remains one of the fastest growing economies in the region, with an estimated projection of 4.5% for this year.
In addition, he maintained that the combination of political stability, macroeconomic discipline and institutional strengthening will continue to position the country as a reliable destination for foreign capital in the new global financial environment.
What is the Concordia Horizon Summit?
The Concordia Horizon Summit 2026 is a high-level international forum that brings together government leaders, businessmen, investors and representatives of multilateral organizations to discuss the main global challenges in economics, trade, security, governance and sustainable development.
The event positions the Dominican Republic as a setting for strategic discussion on the global investment climate and the role of Latin America and the Caribbean in the reconfiguration of international capital.
