On Monday, July 12, President Obama will host Leonel Fernandez, President of the Dominican Republic, at the White House for a working meeting.  The United States enjoys a long and close relationship with the Dominican Republic and Dominicans have made important contributions to the United States and to the Americas.  The President looks forward to discussing a wide range of bilateral and hemispheric issues with President Fernandez as part of his on-going engagement with leaders from throughout the Americas on the most important issues facing people throughout the region.