President Luis Abinader will meet with former Presidents Danilo Medina (2012-2016 and 2016-2020), Leonel Fernández (1996-2000, 2004-2008, 2008-2012), and Hipólito Mejía (2000-2004) on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 at 4pm at the Ministry of Defense. The meeting comes in response to Abinader’s formal invitation sent on 30 April 2025, which was accepted by all three former Presidents.
The meeting was originally convened for the Presidential Palace, but it was later accepted by the three former statesmen to be held at the Ministry of Defense.
The Presidency reports the gathering will focus on national security in light of the growing instability in Haiti and its potential impact on the Dominican Republic. Abinader individually wrote to each former leader highlighting the urgency of the situation and the need for a unified national response. He emphasized their experience and leadership as crucial in shaping a strong, collective stance.
This meeting signifies a commitment to democratic principles and unity in addressing the Haiti crisis. Abinader has also agreed to continue the dialogue through individual meetings with each former president and welcomes the involvement of the Economic and Social Council (CES) to ensure a multisectoral approach.
The meeting will take place after high-level meetings with visiting Kenya’s First Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Minister of Kenya, Musalia Mudavadi. Reports are that the Kenyan government seeks more Dominican support to the stepping up of actions of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti.
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