Dominican Republic to Boost Trade, Investment in Portugal

LISBON, Portugal — Biviana Riveiro, executive director of the Dominican Republic’s Export and Investment Center (ProDominicana), is set to present at the first Dominican Republic-Portugal Tourism, Trade, and Investment Business Meeting on January 19, 2026.

The event, to be held at the Tivoli Hotel in Lisbon, aims to strengthen bilateral economic relations and foster new business, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities between the two nations.

Organized by the Dominican Republic's Embassy in Portugal, under the leadership of Patricia Villegas de Jorge, the meeting is part of a strategic agenda designed to promote closer economic ties.

During her presentation, titled “Country by Country: The Dominican Republic as a Business Destination,” Riveiro will underscore the Caribbean nation's role as a regional hub for trade, logistics, and investment. She will also highlight the competitive advantages available to European investors across various sectors.

“We will be in Portugal participating in this important dialogue space, with the goal of continuing to connect the Dominican Republic with business leaders from various sectors across the European continent,” Riveiro stated. “We aim to further position the country as a reliable, competitive, and strategic destination for international investment and trade.”

The primary objective of the inaugural business meeting is to promote commercial opportunities and facilitate public-private dialogue. Discussions will focus on strategic areas including trade, investment, tourism, free trade zones, logistics, transportation, public-private partnerships, science and technology, and energy, among other key sectors.

In terms of trade, the Dominican Republic has exported a total of $21.7 million worth of goods to Portugal over the past five years, encompassing 204 distinct products. Leading exports include edible fruits, valued at $5.2 million; plastic materials, at $4.5 million; footwear, at $4.4 million; and tobacco and its substitutes, totaling $2.1 million. These figures highlight the potential for further growth and diversification in trade between the two countries.