The United States Department of State reports that US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today [14 July 2020] with President-elect Luis Abinader to congratulate him on his victory in the 5 July election. US Department of State spokesperson Margan Ortagus said that Secretary Pompeo commended the people of the Dominican Republic for “a successful, free, fair and transparent election.” He reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to working with the Abinader administration.
The spokesperson also said that the Secretary underscored the importance of US-Dominican cooperation to security and prosperity in the Caribbean region and throughout the Western Hemisphere.
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15 July 2020