Speaking at a press conference held in the company of President Lagos, President Mejia expressed his optimism that advances are being made to bring solutions to Haiti. He said that his request for solidarity from the international community met with support in Quebec. "We spoke and I served as an intermediary so that President Bush and Prime Minister Chretien could understand the reality and poverty of our brother, Haiti," he said. Referring to the DR’s promotion of the Hispaniola Investment Fund, he said true and concrete steps are being taken. President Mejia met for about two hours in Quebec with President Bush, Prime Minister Chretien and President Aristide of Haiti. "Aristide showed his satisfaction because things are moving and the reply and offer of President Bush (to send a mission to study how the money would be invested) is a clear indication and makes me feel optimistic that there will be short term alternatives and solutions to the Haitian reality," said President Mejia.
