His Excellency Mr. Carlos de la Mota presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on 26 March 2025, at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague, formally assuming his duties as Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
In his role, Ambassador De la Mota is committed to strengthening bilateral relations between the Dominican Republic and the Netherlands, promoting economic cooperation, and advancing Dominican interests in Europe and the wider Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Diplomatic Priorities
Among his key objectives are the protection and promotion of the rights and well-being of Dominican citizens residing in the Netherlands, the promotion of Dominican exports and foreign investment, and the defense of democratic values, which constitute a central pillar of the Dominican Republic’s foreign policy.
Before his appointment as Ambassador, Carlos de la Mota served as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Dominican Communities Abroad, from 2020 to 2025, where he developed initiatives to strengthen the socioeconomic and cultural ties between the diaspora and the Dominican Republic. His work included cooperation with sports associations, foundations, and prominent members of the Dominican community abroad.
Professional and Academic Background
Ambassador De la Mota is an architect, having graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) in the Dominican Republic. He began his professional career in architecture at the Santo Domingo Water and Sewer Corporation (CAASD), where he worked as an architectural draftsman and construction supervisor.
In 2001, he served as Third Secretary at the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Mexico. He also graduated as an actor at Televisa’s Centro de Educación Artística (CEA) in Mexico, and has worked as an actor, singer, producer, and television host.
Ambassador de la Mota has performed in more than 18 Televisa soap operas, participated in numerous television productions, films, and theatrical works in the Dominican Republic and Mexico. He has received multiple awards and distinctions and his work has been recognized at international festivals.
Ambassador De la Mota lived during his early years in New York City and later in La Vega, Dominican Republic. He is fluent in Spanish and English and is married, with three daughters.
