At the Twentieth Special Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reaffirmed its “unwavering support” for the candidature of Albert Ramdin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and Inter-national Cooperation of the Republic of Suriname, for the post of Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the period 2025-2030, at elections to be held in March 2025.
A release yesterday from CARICOM said that the Community recognizes the OAS as a vital institution for promoting peace, security, democracy, development, and human rights in the Americas. The Organization has played a crucial role in advancing regional cooperation, addressing common challenges, and fostering a shared vision, the release added.