Abinader promotes Dominican Republic as trusted investment hub at AIF 2026

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader inaugurated the Americas Investment Forum (AIF) 2026 on Wednesday, highlighting the Dominican Republic as a reliable destination for foreign investment thanks to its macroeconomic stability, legal certainty, institutional strength, transparency, and clear rules. Speaking before more than 2,000 delegates from 52 countries, he described trust as the foundation of economic growth and urged the Americas to become known as a region of results rather than just potential.

Abinader pointed to record economic indicators, including more than US$5 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, over 11 million annual visitors, and more than 200,000 jobs generated by free zones, emphasizing that these figures translate into employment, innovation, and greater opportunities. He also said the rise of nearshoring and the search for resilient supply chains present a historic opportunity for the region, reaffirming the Dominican Republic’s commitment to serving as a strategic partner for international investors.

During the opening ceremony, Minister of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs Eduardo Sanz Lovatón highlighted the country’s improved investment climate and its growing role in exports, innovation, and advanced manufacturing. Meanwhile, ProDominicana Executive Director Biviana Riveiro Disla said the forum aims to strengthen investment ties with the Middle East, Asia, and Europe while promoting high-quality, sustainable projects. The event, held through July 3 in Santo Domingo, brings together government leaders, investors, and business executives to discuss investment, trade, and innovation across the Americas.