Dominican Week brings Dominican Republic’s business opportunities to London

London, United Kingdom.- The 12th edition of Dominican Week in London officially opened Sunday, bringing together diplomatic, government, and business leaders from the Dominican Republic and the United Kingdom to strengthen bilateral relations and explore investment opportunities.

Organized by the British Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (BritChamDR) and the Dominican Embassy in the UK, the opening reception was hosted by INICIA at The Travellers Club in London.

The ceremony featured remarks by Dominican Ambassador to the UK Rosa Hernández de Grullón, BritChamDR President Ryan Polanco, and José Leopoldo Vicini, representing INICIA. UK Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Carol van der Walt and National District Mayor Carolina Mejía also attended, along with Oliver Ballhatchet, the UK’s Deputy Trade Commissioner for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Running through November 5, Dominican Week will feature business meetings, specialized panels, and institutional events focused on the energy transition, green finance, artificial intelligence, and tourism.

The program also includes participation in the World Travel Market (WTM) London and will conclude with the traditional Tobacco and Rum Night at the Dominican Embassy. The annual event seeks to expand trade, investment, and cooperation between both countries, building on the momentum of bilateral trade, which reached a record high in 2025.