Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo traveled to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, August 16 to head the U.S. delegation to the presidential inauguration of Luis Abinader. The Dominican Republic is a key partner and ally in the Caribbean, and Secretary Pompeo’s visit reaffirmed our strong ties. While in Santo Domingo, the Secretary met with President Abinader to discuss opportunities to strengthen our partnership and focus on promoting transparency, democracy, and security in the region. Together, we will overcome challenges from the pandemic and revitalize our economies.
Mike Pompeo
August 16, 2020