It highlights the high numbers of American tourists and bilateral trade exceeded the record figure of US $ 17,000 million
The person in charge of the Business Department of the Embassy of the USA in Dominican Republic, Robert Thomaspointed to the continued collaboration between the governments of both countries as an example of success in trade relations between the nations.
“I am overcome with a feeling of pride and optimism for what the future holds for our prosperous relationship. Today, record numbers of Americans and Dominicans cross the oceans to explore each other’s culture, enjoy the enchanting tourist attractions our two countries have to offer, and study at each other’s universities,” he said.
Thomas participated in the traditional meeting held by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (AmchamDR) as a guest speaker at the Thanksgiving lunch.
In addition, Thomas emphasized that “American companies are investing more and more capital in the country, while Dominican producers send more products to enthusiastic American consumers. This year alone, our two-way trade exceeded a record $17 billion. The ties we enjoy today have never been stronger, and we should be proud of this breakthrough.”
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The president of the board of directors of AmchamDR, Roberto Herrera, extended a call to the importance of diplomacy in the construction of healthy bilateral relations between the Dominican Republic and the United States. “Collaboration and exchange are key to facing the great challenges we face. United, and joining forces, our capabilities multiply exponentially,” he commented.
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Apparently, the boycott proposed by the businessman Celso Marranzini to the activity was fulfilled, since the business leaders of the National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep) or the Association of Industries (AIRD) did not participate.