The National Palace announced on Monday that President Leonel Fernández would meet with former statesman Dr. Joaquín Balaguer at the latter’s home to discuss matters of interest to the country. The meeting took place on Tuesday for an hour and five minutes. But no comments or press release was issued afterwards. President Fernández this time met with the former President alone. President Fernández is in power today because of the endorsement of then President Balaguer to his candidacy in 1996.