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03-07-2007, 06:10 PM
Foreign Relations Minister Carlos Morales Troncoso met Prince Saud al Faisal at the Ministry of Foreign Relations of Saudi Arabia. "The time has come to formalize our friendship ties. This historic visit shows the interest of your government and President in closer relations with our region," said Prince Saud. The DR is expected to shortly establish full diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia, along with a generalized strategy of improved ties with Latin America. At the meeting, over topics covered were the interest of the DR in a seat in the UN Security Council, the strategic geographic position of the country, the DR-CAFTA agreement, the pro tempore presidency of the DR at the Rio Group, the increase in Arab tourism to the Caribbean, and business opportunities in the DR for Arabian businessmen were also discussed.
Morales Troncoso highlighted the fact that there are a large number of Latin Americans, Dominicans included, of Arabian descent, and thus common customs, values and heritage link the citizens of both regions. "It is important to forget the distances that separate us and find ways to connect both at the diplomatic, touristic and cultural levels," said the minister. He commented that the Rio Group could be the stage to make possible this strategic alliance.
Present at the meeting was Ambassador in Qatar Hugo Guiliani Cury and Ambassador in India Hans Dannenberg Castellanos, who from their missions will follow up with the agreements reached during the visit to Saudi Arabia.
As part of the events planned for the visit of the Dominican mission a country presentation was organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Riyadh.
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Morales Troncoso highlighted the fact that there are a large number of Latin Americans, Dominicans included, of Arabian descent, and thus common customs, values and heritage link the citizens of both regions. "It is important to forget the distances that separate us and find ways to connect both at the diplomatic, touristic and cultural levels," said the minister. He commented that the Rio Group could be the stage to make possible this strategic alliance.
Present at the meeting was Ambassador in Qatar Hugo Guiliani Cury and Ambassador in India Hans Dannenberg Castellanos, who from their missions will follow up with the agreements reached during the visit to Saudi Arabia.
As part of the events planned for the visit of the Dominican mission a country presentation was organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Riyadh.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#1)