The Ambassador of Great Britain in the DR, David G. Ward says that trade between the DR and Great Britain has increased dramatically during the past three years, following the opening of the Embassy. He said that overall trade is up 100%. Last year, Dominican exports to Great Britain totaled US$65 million, up 13% over 1997. Fresh fruits and vegetables and flowers make up a large part of the exports. He said that there has been an increase in British investment in the DR. British investors are primarily interested in investing in electricity, agriculture and industrial free zones.
