SANTO DOMINGO – The Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago took another step in strengthening their trade and tourism relations after signing a bilateral air services agreement that seeks to expand connectivity between the two countries and facilitate greater opportunities for economic exchange in the region.
The information was released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mirex), which highlighted that the agreement will allow for increased air operations, strengthen tourism flow, and create new opportunities for business sectors in both nations.
Open Skies Agreement
The air services agreement between the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago was signed by Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez and the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of Trinidad and Tobago, Eli Zakour.
According to Mirex, the agreement establishes an open skies scheme that will allow mutual overflight and landing rights, as well as non-scheduled and multi-destination air operations.
The agreement also includes measures for technical cooperation and operational safety between the aeronautical authorities of both countries.
They seek to strengthen tourism and investment
According to Mirex, the agreement opens new possibilities to increase flight frequency and improve air connectivity options between the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago.
Authorities believe this could translate into a greater flow of visitors, more trade, and new investment opportunities between the two territories.
During the signing, Roberto Álvarez stated that the Dominican Republic has consolidated itself as one of the main air connectivity centers in the Caribbean thanks to the strengthening of airport infrastructure and the opening of new commercial routes.
He also noted that Trinidad and Tobago represents a strategic partner to continue promoting regional integration in areas related to trade, tourism, logistics, energy and sustainable development.
Greater flexibility in air operations
For his part, Eli Zakour highlighted that the aeronautical sector plays a key role in the economic and tourism growth of both countries.
The official stated that the agreement will allow for greater flexibility for airlines, foster competition in air transport, and contribute to strengthening the regional connection between the two Caribbean nations.
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