Ottawa, Canada, March 5, 2020 \u2013 The Dominican Embassy in Canada hosted a reception in Ottawa\u2019s City Hall to mark the 176th anniversary of Dominican Independence Day. At the same time, the Embassy officially closed an art exhibit \u201cModern and Contemporary Dominican Art,\u201d sponsored by the Dominican Customs Office\u2019s Cultural Patrimony Foundation. The exhibit opened between February 20 through March 3. The Ministry of Tourism co-hosted the exhibit through its Tourism Promotion Office in Montreal.
\nRepresentatives from Canada\u2019s Foreign Ministry attended the event, including Protocol Chief Stewart Wheeler and the Director for Central America and the Caribbean, Sylvia Cesaratto, who delivered remarks in the name of the Ministry of Foreign Relations. In her remarks, she highlighted the excellent bilateral relations both nations have carried out since 1954, when official diplomatic relations were established.
\nIn his keynote remarks, Ambassador Pedro Verg\u00e9s mentioned the various activities carried out by the Embassy during 2019, including a trade agreement with the entrepreneurial sector of the province of Quebec, an arts and crafts exhibit, a Dominican film festival, and a seminar on Non-Violence Against Women co-sponsored by the Canadian Senate. Also, agreements and events carried out with the following Canadian universities: Carleton, McGill and Concordia, as well as courses with the University of Mexico University extension in Canada.
\nAmbassador Verg\u00e9s also mentioned the economic achievements of the Dominican Republic, the investments made by the government in the education and health sectors, the elimination of illiteracy, and improvements in the country\u2019s highway system.
\nIn regards to the country\u2019s relationship with Canada, the Dominican diplomat stated that they are \u201cextraordinary.\u201d
\nHe also mentioned the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding on trade and investment signed by both Foreign Ministries. \u201cThe Dominican government always works to improve the living conditions of our citizens and has made solid efforts to further the country\u2019s democratic system and respect for human rights,\u201d explained Ambassador Verg\u00e9s. <\/p>\n
During the reception guests enjoyed the presentation of Merengue and Bachata dancers and a rich Dominican buffet, prepared by the Dominican restaurant Bistro Alegr\u00eda. National drinks were also served, thanks to the sponsorship of the Oliver and Oliver, Barcel\u00f3, Macorix rum companies, and the popular Presidente and Canita beers. Other sponsors included Cortes Hermanos and Procigar.
\nReception guests included representatives from the House of Commons and the Senate, as well as more than 50 members of the diplomatic corps, including the Papal Nuncio, France, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Turkey, Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Qatar, Cameroon, Philippines, Indonesia and Pakistan.
\nAlso, representatives from the \u201cCasa Juan Pablo Duarte\u201d in Montreal, and a large representative group from the Dominican diaspora in Canada, specifically from Ottawa; \u201cHerencia Hispana Quebec,\u201d the Canadian Trade Facilitator Office; Ferme Trudeau, the Canadian International Council and the Canadian Commercial Corporation, among others.<\/p>\n
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