{"id":168515,"date":"2026-10-08T18:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T22:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/dr-bets-on-strengthening-regional-trade-to-boost-development\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T18:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T22:27:00","slug":"dr-bets-on-strengthening-regional-trade-to-boost-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/national\/dr-bets-on-strengthening-regional-trade-to-boost-development\/","title":{"rendered":"DR bets on strengthening regional trade to boost development"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strengthening regional trade: Key to development in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/h2>\n\n<p>Within the framework of the sessions of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) held in Santiago de los Caballeros, Minister V\u00edctor -Ito- Bison\u00f3 made a forceful call to the nations of the region. The official emphasized that joint growth depends directly on the ability to strengthen intra-regional trade and to transform cooperation into tangible actions.<\/p>\n\n<p>For Bison\u00f3, the success of Latin American economies lies in specialization, stability, and the attraction of strategic investments. In his words, countries must leverage their particular strengths and use their margins of action with a forward-looking vision to capitalize on the resources that are gaining greater relevance today on the global geopolitical board.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The region possesses resources and capabilities that are gaining increasing importance on the international stage. It is vital that we know how to leverage our stability and productive potential to make a difference.<\/p><cite>V\u00edctor -Ito- Bison\u00f3, Minister of Foreign Affairs<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proposals for a new geopolitical era<\/h2>\n\n<p>The central debate revolved around the report titled \u201cBreaks and opportunities: proposals for Latin America and the Caribbean to prosper in the new geopolitical era\u201d. Jos\u00e9 Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Executive Secretary of ECLAC, highlighted the importance of discussing this document in the Dominican Republic, as it is the first time it has been presented to an intergovernmental body following its regional launch.<\/p>\n\n<p>The presentation featured the participation of high-profile international figures, who contributed their visions on the future of the regional bloc:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Michelle Bachelet:<\/strong> Highlighted that the region possesses invaluable strategic assets, such as critical minerals, creative industries, and a market of more than 660 million people, factors that must translate into greater economic integration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iv\u00e1n Duque:<\/strong> Highlighted the region&#8217;s capacity for consensus despite ideological differences and advocated for a strategic vision that prioritizes security, institutions, and the adoption of new technologies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Albert Ramdin (OAS):<\/strong> Underlined the importance of unity and connectivity to guarantee the peace and prosperity of American citizens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-Level Dialogue<\/h2>\n\n<p>Following the presentation of the report, the Dialogue of Foreign Ministers and High Authorities took place, chaired by Minister Bison\u00f3. This space allowed delegations from various nations, including Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and other allied countries, to exchange views on current challenges and the development opportunities that the global landscape offers for Latin America and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n<p>The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of the member states to build a common agenda that allows for a transition towards a shared prosperity model, based on mutual cooperation and the efficient use of regional capabilities.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Strengthening regional trade: Key to development in Latin America and the Caribbean Within the framework of the sessions of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) held in Santiago de los Caballeros, Minister V\u00edctor -Ito- Bison\u00f3 made a forceful call to the nations of the region. 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