Canadian ambassador to the Dominican Republic Georges Boissee has highlighted his country’s programs that have contributed to the quality of life of thousands of Dominicans for over US$100 million in development, economic cooperation and technical assistance programs over the past six decades of Canadian and Dominican bilateral relations.
Speaking during the Canada Day celebrations at the Santo Domingo Hilton on Tuesday, 1 July 2014, he also described Canadian investments in tourism, construction, housing, educational, religious, health, food, mining, recreation, banking and sports projects.
He said the DR has a favorable trade balance with Canada of US$1.08 billion with Dominican exports to Canada at RD$1.23 billion compared to US$152 million worth of imports from Canada. Exports include gold, fruits and vegetables, and clothing.
The event also marked 60 years of Canada’s diplomatic links with the Dominican Republic.
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