CARIBBEAN ISSUES CONFERENCE: INITIAL DOMINICAN

UNCLAS SANTO DOMINGO 004680

SIPDIS

SENSITIVE

DEPT FOR INR/AA, WHA/CAR

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: DR OTRA PINR
SUBJECT: CARIBBEAN ISSUES CONFERENCE: INITIAL DOMINICAN
RESPONSE

REF: A) STATE 245508 B) SANTO DOMINGO 4548


1. Frederic Emam-Zade of the Fundacion Global Democracia y
Desarrollo told EcoPol counselor on September 2 that he is
available to participate in the conference and panel
proposed ref a. He has reserved the dates Oct 9-10 and asks
for further information concerning the possible invitation
whenever plans are firm. Emam-Zade took the opportunity to
describe the activities of the 3-year-old Foundation and to
express interest in hosting visiting U.S. academics and
consultants.


2. Embassy has spoken with office of Frank Rainieri of the
Punta Cana Group and has learned that Rainieri will probably
be available later today or tomorrow. We will advise of his
response.
KUBISKE