US vice president’s wife coming to the Dominican Republic

Washington.- Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Havana andCamaguey, Cuba, from October 6 – 9, 2016. She will be joined by Catherine M. Russell, United StatesAmbassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, and Evan Ryan, United StatesAssistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Together, they will meet with government officials andengage with a diverse range of Cubans on topics related to culture, education,and health.

Following their travel to Cuba, Dr. Biden and AmbassadorRussell will travel to Santiago, Dominican Republic, from October 9 – 10, wherethey will engage government and civil society partners on issues related toeconomic empowerment and educational opportunities for women and girls.