Relationship dossier
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Relationship assessment
A bilateral free trade agreement provides a foundation for Costa Rica–Dominican Republic cooperation.
Costa Rica toward Dominican Republic
+25Costa Rica participates in the free trade agreement with the Dominican Republic and Central American states, providing a framework for trade cooperation with the Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic toward Costa Rica
+25The Dominican Republic participates in the free trade agreement with Costa Rica and Central American states, providing a framework for trade cooperation with Costa Rica.
Overall relationship
+25The bilateral free trade agreement is a durable cooperative arrangement and the clearest basis for the relationship. The extent of broader cooperation or significant bilateral disagreements is unclear.
How to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic are linked by a bilateral free trade agreement negotiated with Central American states. Its implementation provides a concrete basis for economic cooperation, though the scope of other bilateral government initiatives is unclear.
Key developments
A free trade agreement between the Dominican Republic and Central American states, including Costa Rica, was negotiated and subsequently implemented.
Major uncertainties
- The scope of bilateral cooperation beyond the free trade agreement is unclear.
- Details about the agreement's implementation and any subsequent bilateral initiatives are limited.