From 13 to 17 March, Kenneth Merten, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary 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, Kenneth 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.

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