CARICOM foreign ministers welcome appointment of Ramdin as new OAS Secretary General

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) on Monday congratulated Suriname’s Foreign Affairs Minister Albert Ramdin, on his “historic” election as the new Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS).

Ramdin was elected for the term 2025-2030, during the 56th Special Session of the General Assembly of the OAS on Monday.

Ramdin, 67, was elected by acclamation, following the withdrawal of Rubén Ramírez, the Foreign Minister of Paraguay. He succeeds Luis Almagro, who was first elected as OAS Secretary General in 2015 and re-elected in 2020.

Ramdin will serve until 2030.

“COFCOR is of the view that Mr Ramdin’s election reflects the confidence of Member States in his abilities. The Council expressed confidence that with a career distinguished by extensive experience in foreign policy and diplomacy, including a previous tenure as OAS Assistant Secretary-General, he is well-equipped to guide the organisation in addressing critical issues such as peace, security, socio-economic development, democracy, and good governance across the hemisphere.

“The Caribbean Community is confident that Minister Ramdin will serve in his new role with distinction, upholding the OAS Charter and demonstrating the necessary expertise to navigate regional challenges, thereby contributing to the shared vision for a peaceful and prosperous hemisphere,” COFCOR said in a brief statement.

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