India and Dominican Republic Establish Joint Economic and Trade Committee

Current Context: The Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) between India and the Dominican Republic was established to strengthen and develop cooperation on trade, services, industrial technologies, and various other sectors through technical assistance, training programs, and capacity building.

• The protocol for its establishment was signed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) of the Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo on March 12, 2024, by H.E. Mr. Roberto Álvarez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, and Mr. Ramu Abbagani, Ambassador of India to the Dominican Republic.
• The committee is constituted by representatives from both countries, including members from the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry from the Indian side, and members from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the Dominican Republic side.
• The first meeting of the India-Dominican Republic JETCO is expected to be held soon.

Question:

Q.1 Who represents India in the JETCO (Joint Economic and Trade Committee) between India and the Dominican Republic?
a. The Ambassador of India to the United Nations
b. Members from the Ministry of External Affairs.
c. The Prime Minister of India.
d. Members from the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.