Israel will provide the Dominican Republic with military support, said President Hipolito Mejia during his visit to Jerusalem yesterday. Following his meeting with the Israeli President Moshe Katsav, Mejia announced the aid would consist of security training for military personnel, arms and technological equipment. The Israeli President reminded how the Dominican Republic had opened its shores to Jewish refugees from Europe during the Second World War.
In turn, Hipolito Mejia voiced his support for the creation of a Palestinian state as part of an agreement favorable to both sides of the Middle Eastern conflict. Later, Mejia met with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who mentioned their common ground as farmers. The Presidential visit continues in Jordan today.