Suriname, a Dutch-speaking member of CARICOM, has nominated Albert Ramdin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, and International Cooperation, as a candidate for the position of Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS).
A shift in hosting plans: Withdrawal of OAS general meeting Bid
At the same time, Suriname has chosen to withdraw its bid to host the 54th regular general meeting of the OAS, originally scheduled for later this year.
The decision was communicated to OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro via a letter dated January 3.
Perceived advantages prompt change
Suriname’s President, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, explained the rationale behind this decision in his letter to Secretary General Almagro.
The withdrawal was driven by the recognition of the potential for perceived advantages associated with hosting the General Assembly, where discussions regarding the next Secretary-General will take place.
A deferral to 2026
Despite the withdrawal of its bid, Suriname has expressed its continued commitment to hosting the OAS general meeting, pledging to do so in 2026.
