Washington, D.C.- The Official Residence of the Dominican Republic in the United States hosted a reception to mark the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Dominican Republic and the United States, dating back to 1884.
The event, chaired by Ambassador Sonia Guzmán, took place a few days after the anniversary date. It was attended by distinguished guests including Jochy Vicente, Dominican Minister of Finance, and co-presidents of the Caucus of Friends of the Dominican Republic in the US Congress, Adriano Espaillat and María Elvira Salazar, along with Dan Meuser, president of the Cigar Caucus.
Representatives from the White House and the State Department were also present, including Tom Pérez, senior advisor to President Joseph Biden, and Brian Nichols, Undersecretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, among others.
Ambassador Guzmán emphasized the historical significance of the enduring ties between both nations and the strong bond evident in various areas of cooperation and collaboration between authorities of both countries, promoting common good, regional development, and security.
Congressman Adriano Espaillat, representing the Dominican community in the US and as a legislative authority, highlighted efforts made in the American Congress to maintain cooperation in areas such as alerts, security, supply chains, and financing of assistance programs.
Guests enjoyed a toast with traditional Dominican drinks and sampled typical hors d’oeuvres from the region.
Members of the Dominican diplomatic team, including Deputy Head of Mission Minister Counselor Aralís Rodríguez, and advisors Silvia Viñas and Emilia Conde, were also in attendance, further strengthening the diplomatic ties between the two nations.