PARIS – In a strategic move to bolster economic partnerships, Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader convened with top executives from France’s private sector during an investment forum hosted by MEDEF International. The high-level gathering, forming a pivotal segment of his official state visit, served as a platform to showcase the Caribbean nation’s robust economic credentials to potential investors.
Addressing assembled business leaders, President Abinader articulated a compelling case for the Dominican Republic, emphasizing its remarkable economic stability, reinforced legal safeguards for foreign capital, and proactively open investment policies. He presented the nation as the premier hub for commercial ventures in the Caribbean region. The forum garnered strong endorsements from established French corporations already operating within the country, who attested to its consistent growth trajectory and business-friendly environment. Their testimonials were complemented by expressions of serious interest from new market entrants eager to engage in forthcoming projects and public tenders.
This business roundtable immediately followed President Abinader’s diplomatic discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron, signaling a concerted effort to deepen bilateral ties beyond politics into tangible economic cooperation. Revealing a significant milestone, Abinader announced that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) had exceeded US$5 billion in 2025, setting an unprecedented national record. He pinpointed several high-priority sectors actively seeking international investment and expertise, including metropolitan transit systems, renewable energy generation, major infrastructure upgrades, logistics hubs, digital transformation initiatives, semiconductor manufacturing, and defense technology.