"This friendship that exists between these two countries of the Americas. This understanding that exits, is something which strengthens democracy". Leonel Fernandez, President-elect of the Dominican Republic.

On the third day of the "2004 Father's and Son's Business Meeting" the groundwork for a reunion was laid out between Dominican President-elect Leonel Hernandez and Ecuadorian businessman Alvaro Noboa. Fernandez and Noboa spoke for about fifteen minutes.

Alvaro Noboa congratulated the in-coming head of state on his re-election, a veritable landslide endorsed by the Dominican population. "I would like to say, on behalf of Ecuador and the whole world, that there is great joy in the fact that you have been re-elected, because your excellent leadership as head of state four years ago is public knowledge. Congratulations.

Leonel Fernandez, who will take over as head of state next August, expressed his satisfaction regarding the presence of the businessmen in the Dominican Republic.

Furthermore, the Ecuadorian businessman showed interest in investing in the Central American country, "We are very interested in pineapples and bananas, both regular and organic, because those Dominicans who live in New York consume plantains in great quantities."