The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has reaffirmed its strong support for Albert Ramdin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, and International Cooperation of Suriname, as a candidate for Secretary-General of the Organisation of American States (OAS) for the term 2025-2030. Elections for this position are set to take place in March 2025.
During the Twentieth Special Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), CARICOM emphasized the OAS’s vital role in promoting peace, security, democracy, development, and human rights across the Americas. The Guyana-based secretariat highlighted that the organization has been instrumental in advancing regional cooperation, addressing common challenges, and fostering a shared vision for the Western Hemisphere.
Albert Ramdin has over 20 years of experience in international negotiation, multilateral diplomacy, development assistance, public policy development and execution, strategic trade and business facilitation, project management, fundraising and key expertise in competitiveness.
CARICOM noted Ramdin’s extensive regional and international leadership experience, stating that his diplomatic skills, proven competence, and unwavering dedication to the OAS—where he served two terms as Assistant Secretary-General—make him an ideal candidate to lead the organization. The community expressed confidence in his commitment to the OAS Charter and his collaborative approach, which they believe will help build a more united and prosperous Hemisphere.
