St Vincent and the Grenadines has assumed the chairmanship of the Organisation of American States (OAS) Permanent Council.
Lou-Anne Gaylene Gilchrist, St Vincent and the Grenadines’ Permanent Representative to the Organisation of American States (OAS), assumed the chairmanship today.
SVG will lead the council until September 30, 2022.
Gilchrist highlighted the role played by St Lucia and St Kitts and Nevis, who chaired the council over the last six months.
. “During this trimester, negotiations for the 52nd regular session of the Assembly General will occur. The Chair, therefore, entreats delegations to negotiate in good faith, with respect for others opinions, postures and the principles of their domestic law as agreements are sought and consensus is built,” she said.
Meanwhile, the outgoing Chair of the Council, the Permanent Representative of Saint Lucia, Elizabeth Darius-Clarke, also appreciated that her successor in the Chair is a member of CARICOM and expressed her willingness to continue working in the Council “to improve the quality of life of our peoples.”
“The last three months was quite a busy period, with many of us heavily invested in the Summit of the Americas and budget negotiations. I however pleased at all that we have accomplished together. As I pass on the baton, I look forward to working with all of you for the betterment of our people,” added Ambassador Darius-Clarke.
The Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic, Josué Fiallo, will serve as Vice-Chair of the Council.
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