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04-20-2007, 04:40 PM
After two days of ceremonies, bilateral and multilateral meetings and special events, the formal Rio Group meetings officially open today. President Leonel Fernandez is leading the opening ceremonies being held at the Ministry of Foreign Relations in Santo Domingo. Foreign Minister Carlos Morales Troncoso will officially introduce the issue of Haiti's development to the 50 participating foreign ministers as one of the Dominican Republic's main concerns. Yesterday Morales met with his Haitian counterpart Jean Renald Clerisme, in which they discussed a plan of action for the next few months working through a bilateral commission.
Also, during meetings held yesterday, the DR and Chile ratified a judicial cooperation agreement that has been in effect between the two nations since 2002. The agreement guarantees the exchange of information, proof, judgments and penal proceedings.
It was also announced that the European Union has promised to increase links with Mercosur (the South American free trade bloc). The EU also promised a 25% increase in its assistance to countries taking part in the San Jose Dialogue.
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Also, during meetings held yesterday, the DR and Chile ratified a judicial cooperation agreement that has been in effect between the two nations since 2002. The agreement guarantees the exchange of information, proof, judgments and penal proceedings.
It was also announced that the European Union has promised to increase links with Mercosur (the South American free trade bloc). The EU also promised a 25% increase in its assistance to countries taking part in the San Jose Dialogue.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#1)