Rubio Discusses Trade and Investment with New Dominican Foreign Minister

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Víctor 'Ito' Bisonó on his appointment as the new Foreign Minister of the Dominican Republic. The two leaders held a conversation to reaffirm the strong partnership between their countries and discuss matters of mutual interest, including the expansion of bilateral trade and investment.

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To congratulate him on his new role and reaffirm the solid partnership between the two countries.

Rubio, the first Cuban-American to hold the position of chief U.S. diplomat, emphasized the critical role of secure and reliable digital infrastructure. He noted its importance in bolstering economic resilience and supporting regional security, signaling a key area of focus for bilateral cooperation.

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Highlighted the importance of having secure and reliable digital infrastructure to strengthen economic resilience and support regional security.

The discussion also centered on identifying new opportunities for U.S. companies to contribute to the Dominican Republic's ongoing economic growth. Both sides expressed interest in fostering transparent and mutually beneficial partnerships. Bisonó recently replaced Roberto Álvarez, who had served as Foreign Minister since August 2020. Prior to this appointment, Bisonó headed the Ministry of Housing, Buildings, and Habitat.

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Both discussed expanding bilateral trade and investment, including new opportunities for U.S. companies to contribute to the Dominican Republic's continued economic growth through transparent and mutually beneficial partnerships.