The Dominican Republic will host the next summit of heads of state and government of the Association of Caribbean States. The meeting will be held in April 1999 with the attendance of chiefs of state from the region. The Ministry of Foreign Relations said that the hosting of the meeting here, a second time heads of state of the Caribbean gather since August 1998, is a recognition to the new policy of regional integration. The new policy seeks to develop and strengthen historical, economic and cultural ties among the Caribbean nations. Minister of Foreign Relations Eduardo Latorre also pointed out that the decision to meet in Santo Domingo is a recognition that the Dominican people are very good hosts.
