Vote DOMINICA FREEDOM PARTY

FOREIGN POLICY
The on-going challenge of globalization has resulted in eroding the strength of
nation states like Dominica, and undermining state control. This phenomenon
will influence the pattern and structure of Dominica’s relationship with the
international community. The DFP is convinced that Dominica’s national
interest is best served through consolidation of the initiative for the
OECS Economic Union within the CARICOM Single Market and Economy
(CSME) as the centre-piece of its foreign policy priority. But we are mindful that
the French-speaking dependencies of Guadeloupe and Martinique and St.
Maarten/St. Martin to a lesser extent are part of our back yard. We are
committed to devising ways to strengthen our relations with these countries,
particularly to foster increased trade and investment and transportation links.
This will ensure that Dominican goods and tourism services can benefit from a
larger share of the European market.
Outside of the Caribbean region, the long established relations with advanced
countries of North America and Europe, based on the principle of mutual
respect, will be consolidated. At the same time, the DFP Government will build
relations with other countries within the Community of Nations aimed at
fostering human capital development, technology transfer, access to new
markets, and alternative financing for sustainable development.
Vision: A sovereign, non-aligned State committed to the rule of law in
international relations.
Objectives:
(i) To represent Dominica’s national interest in the world
(ii) To establish relations with foreign governments for the promotion and
strengthening of our economic well-being based on mutual respect for our
sovereignty and democratic values
(iii) To promote the interests of Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Key Policy Actions
Create an indigenous cadre of professionals to represent Dominica’s
interests with integrity
Promote full and effective participation in the Caribbean Single Market
and Economy
Promote functional cooperation among CARICOM Member States for the
benefit of our citizens
Review and upgrade our diplomatic representation in major capitals
Establish diplomatic and consular ties with countries willing to enter
into mutually beneficial relationships
Review all diplomatic agreements with a view to ensuring that they are
consistent with our values and interests
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