The Dominican Republic Export and Investment Center (CEI-RD) is the official Agency responsible for the promotion of international trade and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). It was created product of the fusion of the Center for the Promotion of Exports of the Dominican Republic (CEDOPEX) and the Office for the Promotion of Investments of the Dominican Republic (OPI-RD), according to Law 98-03, effective as of June 17, 2003.