U.S. State Department Representative Travels to the Dominican Republic and Haiti

Starting today until March 17th, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Kenneth Merten is visiting the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The objective of the visit by the American diplomat is to further U.S. government support for strong partnerships in the Hemisphere and stable regional economies.

In the Dominican Republic, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Merten will meet with senior government officials as well as civil society groups to discuss progress on issues of mutual interest, including bilateral trade, law enforcement cooperation, and joint cross border development and cooperation between Dominican Republic and Haiti. In the Republic of Haiti, he will meet with senior government officials, international donor partners, and stakeholders from the private sector working to advance Haiti’s democratic and economic development.