Pentagon Chief to Visit Dominican Republic for Defense Talks

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will travel to the Dominican Republic for an official visit. The trip aims to strengthen defense and security cooperation between the two nations. Secretary Austin is scheduled to meet with the country's President and its Minister of Defense. He will also hold discussions with other senior Cabinet officials. All meetings will take place in Santo Domingo, the Dominican capital. The visit underscores the ongoing partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic.