DLP Government appoints Martin Charles as Resident Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China

​The Government of Dominica has appointed AID Bank Chairman Mr Martin Charles as Resident Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, in its quest to fully establish a diplomatic presence in China and develop the bilateral relations that exist between the two countries.
 
The Government of Dominica has received Agreement from the Chinese authorities for Mr Charles’ appointment, and he will formally take up his duties as Ambassador of Dominica, after presenting his credentials to the Head of State of the People’s Republic of China.
 
Diplomatic relations were established between the Commonwealth of Dominica and the People’s Republic of China at Ambassadorial level, some fourteen years ago, on March 23, 2004.

Both two countries have enjoyed a meaningful partnership promoting mutual cooperation, from 2004, in bilateral and multilateral relations. This has been significantly beneficial to the Commonwealth of Dominica in a variety of sectors, including human resource development, health, agriculture, disaster relief, and infrastructure development.

Several technical and economic cooperation projects funded by the Government of China, have already been implemented, or are ongoing in Dominica, since the establishment of diplomatic relations.
 
As Ambassador of Dominica to the People’s Republic of China Mr Martin Charles will work closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & CARICOM Affairs to ensure effective implementation of Dominica’s foreign policy with regard to China. The Ambassador designate will also be charged with the responsibility of representing Dominica’s interests as well as the interests of Dominican nationals residing in the People’s Republic of China.