Statement by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Bilateral Meeting Between President Joe Biden and President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic

On Thursday, November 2, President Joe Biden will host President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic for a bilateral meeting at the White House. During the meeting, President Biden and President Abinader will discuss the U.S. and the Dominican Republic's close partnership on a host of shared priorities, including on deepening bilateral economic ties, advancing democratic principles and labor rights, and addressing the security situation in Haiti.

President Biden and President Abinader will also discuss the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders' Summit, where the United States, the Dominican Republic, and other regional partners will deepen our collective economic engagement to create a more integrated and prosperous Americas.