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