DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: IMPLEMENTATION OF 2004 PARIS

UNCLAS SANTO DOMINGO 005985

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DEPT FOR WHA/CAR, EB/IFD/OMA - FORSYTH; PARIS FOR TREASURY
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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: DR KTIA EFIN
SUBJECT: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: IMPLEMENTATION OF 2004 PARIS
CLUB AGREEMENT

REF: SECSTATE 233266


1. The Ambassador delivered the draft text of the Paris Club
rescheduling agreement, in English only, to Technical
Secretary for the Dominican Presidency Temistocles Montas on

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October 28. Emboffs asked that Montas and his staff examine
it and indicate whether any changes would be requested.


2. Montas informed Ambassador that under Dominican law the
agreement will become effective after signature but only once
the Dominican congress has formally approved the text.
Montas does not foresee any significant delay between
eventual signature and approval. Emboffs explained to him
the timeline under U.S. law for entry into force.
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