RUSSIA-DOMINICAN REPUBLIC/LAVROV-FERNANDEZ Russia's Lavrov meets Dominican Republic's Vice-President Fernandez
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RUSSIA-DOMINICAN REPUBLIC/LAVROV-FERNANDEZ Russia's Lavrov meets Dominican Republic's Vice-President Fernandez
- Title: RUSSIA-DOMINICAN REPUBLIC/LAVROV-FERNANDEZ Russia's Lavrov meets Dominican Republic's Vice-President Fernandez
- Date: 9th September 2015
- Summary: MOSCOW, RUSSIA (SEPTEMBER 9, 2015) (REUTERS) DOMINICAN REPUBLIC'S VICE-PRESIDENT MARGARITA CEDENO DE FERNANDEZ WALKING INTO ROOM MEDIA RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SERGEI LAVROV WALKING INTO ROOM AND GREETING FERNANDEZ LAVROV AND FERNANDEZ BEING SEATED MEDIA LAVROV SPEAKING DURING MEETING FERNANDEZ SMILING (SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER, SERGEI LAVROV, SAYING: "Tomorrow the global forum begins its work on the issues of co-operation in fields like the social safety-net, food provision and nutrition. The forum is held in line with the World Bank, and we are very glad that you have decided to take part in this important event." LAVROV'S HANDS (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) DOMINICAN REPUBLIC'S VICE-PRESIDENT, MARGARITA CEDENO DE FERNANDEZ, SAYING (ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL TRANSLATION): "Of course we have to use this opportunity to celebrate the 70 years of diplomatic relations (between our two countries) and it is a great pleasure to be here with you." REPORTERS WRITING ON TABLETS FERNANDEZ AT MEETING WIDE OF MEETING UNDERWAY EXTERIOR OF FOREIGN MINISTRY BUILDING CLOSE OF SIGN READING (Russian): "FOREIGN MINISTRY OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION" BUILDING
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- Story Text: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a meeting with the Vice-President of the Dominican Republic Margarita Cedeno de Fernandez on Wednesday (September 9) in Moscow.
Lavrov welcomed Fernandez to Russia, saying he hoped her official visit would strengthen friendly ties between the two countries.
Speaking about the upcoming World Economic Forum being held in China's Dalian city, Liaoning province, Lavrov said he welcomed the Dominican Republic's participation.
"Tomorrow the global forum begins its work on the issues of co-operation in fields like the social safety-net, food provision and nutrition. The forum is held in line with the World Bank, and we are very glad that you have decided to take part in this important event."
The Russian foreign minister also put forward a proposal to Fernandez for a visa-free regime between the two countries for trips that encompass business, cultural and humanitarian agendas.
During her trip Fernandez is also set to visit St. Petersburg where she will hold meetings with the city's governor for talks on bilateral cooperation and tourism between Russia and the Dominican Republic. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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