OAS & European Union Sign MOU Focused on Latin America and Caribbean
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S Coward
By S Coward
Published on 20-Dec-09
Washington -- Dec. 20, 2009 -- The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS),
José Miguel Insulza, and the Chargé d’Affairs (a.i.) and Permanent
Observer of the European Union (EU) to the OAS, Angelos Pangratis,
signed Memorandum of Understanding aimed at achieving mutual benefits of development, dialogue and
cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean.
Human rights in focus
Washington -- Dec. 20, 2009 -- The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS),
José Miguel Insulza, and the Chargé d’Affairs (a.i.) and Permanent
Observer of the European Union (EU) to the OAS, Angelos Pangratis,
have signed a Memorandum of Understanding particularly focused on
Latin America and the Caribbean, in a ceremony that took place at the
office of the Secretary General at the headquarters of the organization
in Washington, D.C.
Secretary General Insulza thanked the EU for signing the agreement and said that “we are confident that this Treaty will be a strong instrument in the attainment of our shared goals to promote development, peace and security in the world.
Likewise, Secretary General Insulza emphasized the key role that Permanent Observers play as part of the Organization “In reminds us daily of the importance of the work that we do,” he added.
On the other hand, Ambassador Pangratis said that “this is an important day”. “This Memorandum of Understanding is a message of the willingness to organize our interaction better, to structure our work in a more permanent way,” he said. “We are confident that we will build on an excellent relationship and find a common ground to take this cooperation to the next step,” he added.
The signing of the agreement seeks to achieve mutual benefits of development, dialogue and cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean region in matters such as promoting Human Rights, integral development, and the strengthening of democracy.
Since 1998, the European Union, in its role as Permanent Observer to the OAS, has collaborated with the organization in the promotion of peace in Haiti, the equality of races, sustainable development, and contributing to the work of the Inter-American Drug Abuse and Control Commission (CICAD), among others. All the European Union countries, with exception of Malta, are Permanent Observers to the Organization of American States.
Also attending the signing ceremony were the Assistant Secretary General, Albert R. Ramdin, the Chair of the Permanent Council and Permanent Representative of Colombia, Luis Alfonso Hoyos, and the alternate observers from France and Spain.
Secretary General Insulza thanked the EU for signing the agreement and said that “we are confident that this Treaty will be a strong instrument in the attainment of our shared goals to promote development, peace and security in the world.
Likewise, Secretary General Insulza emphasized the key role that Permanent Observers play as part of the Organization “In reminds us daily of the importance of the work that we do,” he added.
On the other hand, Ambassador Pangratis said that “this is an important day”. “This Memorandum of Understanding is a message of the willingness to organize our interaction better, to structure our work in a more permanent way,” he said. “We are confident that we will build on an excellent relationship and find a common ground to take this cooperation to the next step,” he added.
The signing of the agreement seeks to achieve mutual benefits of development, dialogue and cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean region in matters such as promoting Human Rights, integral development, and the strengthening of democracy.
Since 1998, the European Union, in its role as Permanent Observer to the OAS, has collaborated with the organization in the promotion of peace in Haiti, the equality of races, sustainable development, and contributing to the work of the Inter-American Drug Abuse and Control Commission (CICAD), among others. All the European Union countries, with exception of Malta, are Permanent Observers to the Organization of American States.
Also attending the signing ceremony were the Assistant Secretary General, Albert R. Ramdin, the Chair of the Permanent Council and Permanent Representative of Colombia, Luis Alfonso Hoyos, and the alternate observers from France and Spain.