Minister Ampuero visits the Dominican Republic and will meet with President and Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Roberto Ampuero will arrive in the Dominican Republic today for a visit to the country tomorrow.

The Secretary of State will hold a formal greeting with President Danilo Medina Sánchez and a private meeting with Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas Maldonado, with whom he will also lead an expanded meeting with other Dominican authorities.

Chile and the Dominican Republic share visions of hemispheric and global policy reflected in regional and multilateral organizations. In January 2013, President Medina was in Chile to participate in the 1st CELAC-EU Summit and the 1st CELAC Summit.

Among the issues to be addressed will be the situation of democracy and human rights in the region. Ways will also be explored to deepen economic exchange and discuss an economic cooperation agreement.

In 2017, bilateral trade reached US$ 124 million, up 33.3% from 2016. Exports amounted to US$ 111 million, an increase of 44%. On the other hand, imports reached US$ 14 million, contracting by 12.5%.

This is the last stop on a tour of Central America and the Caribbean that also included visits to Costa Rica and Panama.