Source: NBC News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC News) – On Thursday, President Joe Biden held separate meetings with the heads of state from the Dominican Republic and Chile at the White House, focusing on critical matters such as economic relations and migration.
In his meeting with Dominican President Luis Abinader, the discussions were centered on strengthening economic ties, upholding democratic principles, safeguarding labor rights, and addressing the security situation in neighboring Haiti. The White House issued a statement before the meeting, underscoring the significance of these topics. Notably, this meeting marked the first bilateral interaction between the two leaders.
President Biden’s interactions with leaders from the Dominican Republic and Chile come ahead of a forthcoming summit at the White House, scheduled for Friday, with the primary objective of fostering cooperation among countries in the region. This high-level diplomatic engagement reflects the United States’ commitment to building stronger partnerships in the Western Hemisphere.