Canada-Dominican Republic Joint Statement

The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada welcomed Victor Bisonó, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, to Canada. The visit, the first by a Dominican foreign minister to Canada in more than two decades, reflects the growing importance of the Canada-Dominican Republic relationship. It also underscores both countries' shared commitment to economic resilience, security, and democratic values.

October 19, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada welcomed Victor Bisonó, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, to Canada. The visit, the first by a Dominican foreign minister to Canada in more than two decades, reflects the growing importance of the Canada-Dominican Republic relationship.  It also underscores both countries' shared commitment to economic resilience, security, and democratic values.

The Ministers reaffirmed the strong ties between Canada and the Dominican Republic, underpinned by expanding trade and investment, vibrant people-to-people connections, and cooperation across the hemisphere. The Ministers discussed opportunities to further facilitate travel, enhance connectivity, and promote tourism and business exchanges.

They also reaffirmed their commitment to rules-based trade and welcomed opportunities to further strengthen commercial relations. They underscored the importance of a stable, transparent, and predictable environment for economic growth.  The Ministers also discussed advancing cooperation in priority sectors, including responsible mining and critical minerals, energy and clean technologies, agriculture, aerospace, STEM education, artificial intelligence, and transportation.

The Ministers welcomed the recent restoration of access for Canadian beef exports to the Dominican market and committed to continuing efforts to enhance trade and economic cooperation.