To deal with the oil and food crises
Regional, Dominican leaders seek an urgent UN assembly on crisis

Dominicantoday.com, Santo Domingo , May 30 th 2008

San Salvador . - The heads of State of the Central American Integration System (SICA) and the President of Brazil asked for the called urgent meeting of the UN General Assembly to deal with the world economic crisis, brought about by the high oil prices.

Welcoming Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez's proposal, the regional leaders approved the special notice requesting the UN to seek a real and pragmatic solution to the current crisis, "that brings about a reduction of oil prices  and to design an integral plan of action oriented to the search of a mechanism sustained in time."

"If we are not capable of maintaining economic stability and the social programs aimed at the most vulnerable sectors, this conjuncture represents a threat of social conflicts and protests in our countries," said Fernandez.