French Ambassador Jean Claude Moyret told reporters that a French bank was looking at establishing itself in the Dominican Republic. According to Adriana Peguero, the Listin Diario reporter, the ambassador said that the way in which the country handled the Baninter case had generated a climate of confidence for potential French investors. Interviewed on the Aeromundo TV show hosted by Guillermo Gomez, the French diplomat refused to name the bank, but insisted that more foreign banks would become active in the country and that the cost of financial services would decrease over time. The diplomat said that France has invested US$500 million dollars in various projects around the country, especially the port facilities at Punta Caucedo, Andres, Boca Chica. Moyret showed great ambassador also showed enthusiasm for a project near the border with Haiti ,where 20 hectares of grapes have been sown for a wine-making facility being contemplated.