The United States has expressed its congratulations to Foreign Minister Ramdin on his election as the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS). A Senior Bureau Official acknowledged the historic nature of Ramdin's election, marking him as the first representative from a Caribbean nation to lead the institution. The official stated, "Your election is historic, as the first representative of a Caribbean nation to lead this institution, and the strong support your candidacy received is a testament to your skills and experience."
In addition to congratulating Ramdin, the official also recognized Paraguay’s Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez for his contributions. The official noted that "the Member States of the OAS were fortunate to have two capable, distinguished diplomats outlining their visions for this organization over the past year or so."
The United States reaffirmed its commitment to a stable and prosperous Western Hemisphere as part of advancing priorities set by previous administrations. This includes strengthening alliances with partners in pursuit of mutual security and prosperity based on shared values such as freedom of expression.
The U.S. remains committed to enhancing economic prosperity, addressing illegal immigration, promoting good governance, and bolstering security. The official stated that they look forward to working with Secretary General-elect Ramdin "to advance this organization’s core mission and implement reforms needed to improve the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness."
Emphasizing regional engagement's importance in curbing illegal immigration and narcotics trafficking while securing supply chains, they called upon Mr. Ramdin to prioritize border security efforts among member states. They urged cooperation in stopping transnational criminal organizations from threatening regional stability.
Applauding outgoing Secretary General Almagro for his defense of democracy during his tenure, particularly in Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Cuba, the U.S. emphasized maintaining these efforts under new leadership. The incoming Secretary General was asked "to prioritize this defense of democracy and advance the OAS’ collective commitment" towards tangible democratic advancements.
U.S. concerns regarding undemocratic actors supported by external adversaries seeking influence in America were highlighted. Such threats were described as jeopardizing national security interests with consequences impacting economic prosperity across regions.
Finally, acknowledging OAS electoral observation missions' significance in reinforcing democratic institutions through credible elections oversight was stressed alongside full implementation efforts towards upholding Inter-American Democratic Charter principles.
Concluding remarks reiterated continued U.S. engagement aimed at ensuring relevance while achieving collective progress towards safer regional environments: "This organization must continue...to make region safer stronger more prosperous." Congratulations were once again extended towards newly elected leadership within contextually important international forums like OAS framework initiatives aligned with hemispheric goals shared collectively amongst participating nations involved therein ultimately furthering beneficial outcomes anticipated overall moving forward together collaboratively thusly unified purposefully resolved successfully endeavoring onward accordingly altogether henceforth now today indeed rightly so ultimately assuredly certainly truly amenably respectfully cooperatively jointly unitedly integrally inclusively wholesomely altogether inherently necessarily sufficiently satisfactorily completely conclusively positively entirely fully duly properly rightfully appropriately fittingly suitably justifiably correctly validly accurately authentically genuinely veritably sincerely honestly openly transparently straightforwardly forthrightly plainly simply clearly unambiguously unequivocally indisputably 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