President Danilo Medina met with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo at the Presidential Palace on Friday, 17 October 2014. Cuomo’s visit to the Dominican Republic, his first, was reportedly planned as part of his re-election campaign, given the significant links between the Dominican Republic and New York. New York City is the second largest “Dominican” city based on the number of Dominican inhabitants. Elections in New York will be held on 4 November 2014.
During his visit, Cuomo announced that the Dominican Republic could benefit from Global New York, a planned state import-export program aimed at developing markets for New York businesses. Cuomo expressed a desire to see more joint ventures or trade agreements, reflecting the importance of the Dominican community in New York.
The program is aimed at expanding trade between New York companies and foreign countries and will be led by former Morgan Stanley CEO John J. Mack who is now a senior adviser to Morgan Stanley and an economic development adviser to New York state.
Cuomo said that he discussed a range of issues with President Danilo Medina, from economic and educational aspects for early childhood to university education.
Administrative Minister Jose Ramon Peralta, Minister of the Presidency Gustavo Montalvo and Foreign Relations Minister Andres Navarro were present at the meeting. Cuomo also toured the Presidential Palace during the visit.
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