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06-22-2011, 06:20 PM
President Leonel Fernandez, accompanied by a delegation of some 30 diplomats and businessmen met with Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials and local business leaders on Tuesday in Tel Aviv to discuss ways the two countries can increase trade and commerce, as reported in the Jerusalem Post. "We are working on how to advance trade and create synergies," he said. The meetings were part of the 10-day Middle East tour of the President that took him to Jordan, the Palestine Authority and now to Israel. He returns to the DR on Sunday, 26 June.
As reported in the Jerusalem Post, Fernandez cited the country's firm relationship and support for Israel since 1948. The potential for improved business ties was a "win-win opportunity within our reach," he said. Closer cooperation could lead to a "radical transformation" of the Dominican Republic's economy and business pursuits, by making the "economy more diversified and competitive" through advanced technologies and partnerships, he added.
Trade between Israel and the Dominican Republic was up 5% in 2008, according to the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute.
Some 100 Israeli companies were represented at the meeting on Tuesday, the institute said. "Many Israeli companies would like to do business in the Dominican Republic," David Arzi, the institute's chairman, said Tuesday. An Israeli business delegation with representatives from the hi-tech, biotechnology and communications sectors is planning to visit the Dominican Republic in October, he said. The Dominican Republic is primarily interested in energy and water technologies, he added.
"We are very enthusiastic about working with the Dominican Republic," Mario Roberto Burstein, director-general of the Latin American-Israel Chamber of Commerce, said Tuesday. Trade delegations would cooperate in various hi-tech fields, he said.
In Jerusalem, President Fernandez participated in a seminar on "High Technology and Investment in the DR" on Tuesday, 21 June at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem to promote the DR's high-tech and business sector. The event was organized by the Dominican Embassy in Israel.
President Fernandez also spoke at the Third Annual Israeli Presidential Conference 2011, Facing Tomorrow, under the auspices of the President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, that took place at the Jerusalem Convention Center in Jerusalem, 21-23 June 2011. Talking to the press, Fernandez said he attended the conference interesting in sharing ideas, information and world outlook. From there he expected to adapt them and implement what was learned at home for the betterment of the people. He also highlighted the networking, learning process, and the opportunity to express solidarity with Israel and strengthen diplomatic relationships with Israel.
In Jerusalem, President Fernandez also visited the Weizmann Institute of Science, where the presidency reported he expressed his interest in developing scientific research in the Dominican Republic.
Talking to the press, Fernandez said he sharing ideas, information and world outlook is most important thing we can what to expect. From there adapt them and implement at home for the betterment of the people. He also highlighted the networking, learning process, express solidarity with Israel hope for peace strengthen diplomatic relationships with Israel.
http://www.presidencia.gob.do/app/do_2011/article.aspx?id=13899
http://www.presidencia.gob.do/app/do_2011/article.aspx?id=13901
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pORE_u7LFhw
http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=148816
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#2)
As reported in the Jerusalem Post, Fernandez cited the country's firm relationship and support for Israel since 1948. The potential for improved business ties was a "win-win opportunity within our reach," he said. Closer cooperation could lead to a "radical transformation" of the Dominican Republic's economy and business pursuits, by making the "economy more diversified and competitive" through advanced technologies and partnerships, he added.
Trade between Israel and the Dominican Republic was up 5% in 2008, according to the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute.
Some 100 Israeli companies were represented at the meeting on Tuesday, the institute said. "Many Israeli companies would like to do business in the Dominican Republic," David Arzi, the institute's chairman, said Tuesday. An Israeli business delegation with representatives from the hi-tech, biotechnology and communications sectors is planning to visit the Dominican Republic in October, he said. The Dominican Republic is primarily interested in energy and water technologies, he added.
"We are very enthusiastic about working with the Dominican Republic," Mario Roberto Burstein, director-general of the Latin American-Israel Chamber of Commerce, said Tuesday. Trade delegations would cooperate in various hi-tech fields, he said.
In Jerusalem, President Fernandez participated in a seminar on "High Technology and Investment in the DR" on Tuesday, 21 June at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem to promote the DR's high-tech and business sector. The event was organized by the Dominican Embassy in Israel.
President Fernandez also spoke at the Third Annual Israeli Presidential Conference 2011, Facing Tomorrow, under the auspices of the President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, that took place at the Jerusalem Convention Center in Jerusalem, 21-23 June 2011. Talking to the press, Fernandez said he attended the conference interesting in sharing ideas, information and world outlook. From there he expected to adapt them and implement what was learned at home for the betterment of the people. He also highlighted the networking, learning process, and the opportunity to express solidarity with Israel and strengthen diplomatic relationships with Israel.
In Jerusalem, President Fernandez also visited the Weizmann Institute of Science, where the presidency reported he expressed his interest in developing scientific research in the Dominican Republic.
Talking to the press, Fernandez said he sharing ideas, information and world outlook is most important thing we can what to expect. From there adapt them and implement at home for the betterment of the people. He also highlighted the networking, learning process, express solidarity with Israel hope for peace strengthen diplomatic relationships with Israel.
http://www.presidencia.gob.do/app/do_2011/article.aspx?id=13899
http://www.presidencia.gob.do/app/do_2011/article.aspx?id=13901
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pORE_u7LFhw
http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=148816
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#2)