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Anderson looks forward to ‘deepening relations’ with OAS member states

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Ambassador Antony Anderson, the permanent representative of Jamaica to the Organization of American States (OAS), is flanked by the OAS leadership including Secretary General Albert Ramdin to his left and Assistant Secretary General Nestor Mendez to his ri
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Ambassador Antony Anderson, the permanent representative of Jamaica to the Organization of American States (OAS), is flanked by the OAS leadership including Secretary General Albert Ramdin to his left and Assistant Secretary General Nestor Mendez to his right, along with member state ambassadors and other representatives after Anderson delivered his credential letters to the secretary general on Wednesday at OAS headquarters in downtown Washington, DC.
Antony Anderson (second right), Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States and permanent representative to the OAS, is congratulated by Luz Elena Baños Rivas, Mexico’s permanent representative to the OAS, after he presented his credentials to OAS Secre
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Antony Anderson (second right), Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States and permanent representative to the OAS, is congratulated by Luz Elena Baños Rivas, Mexico’s permanent representative to the OAS, after he presented his credentials to OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin (right). Looking on is OAS Assistant Secretary General Nestor Mendez.
Antony Anderson (left), Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States and permanent representative to the OAS, is being pinned with an OAS lapel pin by OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin.
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Antony Anderson (left), Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States and permanent representative to the OAS, is being pinned with an OAS lapel pin by OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin.
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Presenting credentials Wednesday as Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Antony. Anderson touted the island’s steadfast commitment to cooperation and solidarity among states to tackle existing and emerging challenges.

Also Jamaica’s 14th ambassador to the United States, Anderson delivered his credentials to the OAS Secretary General, Albert Ramdin, during a ceremony at OAS headquarters in Washington, DC. Ambassador Nestor Mendez, assistant secretary general, Ambassador Benoni Belli of Brazil, OAS Permanent Council chair, along with a number of member state ambassadors and other representatives to the OAS, were on hand for the ceremony, as were Secretariat staff members.

Anderson stressed the great value Jamaica placed on the role of multilateralism in socio-economic development, multidimensional security, democracy and human rights, while stating that the island is “proud to have been a member of the OAS since 1969”.

Said Anderson: “We look forward to deepening relations with member states in areas of shared interest, as the OAS continues to foster cooperation and solidarity among states”

Following acceptance of the letters accrediting Anderson, Ramdin noted how much of an asset the new permanent representative’s experience in security and regional security will be to the OAS’ efforts.

“You represent the country with whose commitment to the OAS are both deep and enduring… Jamaica has been an active and respected voice in the defense of democracy, the rule of law, and the provision of human rights,” said Ramdin. “Your appointment … continues this strong tradition. And your leadership will no doubt serve the organization well as we confront complex and interconnected challenges.”

The secretary general went on to state that “Jamaica has always played a vital role in amplifying the concerns of small island developing states, especially on issues of security, sustainable development, and climate resilience”.

He described Jamaica as “a powerful advocate for consensus by law, and a peaceful resolution of disputes, principles, which is at the heart and the core of this hemispheric body”.