00:00 | Washington D.C. (U.S.), Aug. 12.
The
Permanent Representative of Peru to the Organization of American States (OAS), Harold Forsyth, has assumed the Chair of the Permanent Council of the hemispheric institution.
Ambassador Forsyth stressed that his country is honored to chair the
Permanent Council.
He noted that Peru assumes this responsibility with its "traditional solidarity and integrationist vocation and an unwavering commitment to the shared values and principles of promoting and defending democracy, the full exercise of and respect for human rights, the strengthening of peace and security, as well as the integral and sustainable development of our peoples."
"I am honored to convey the unwavering commitment of the new Peruvian leader to the Inter-American Democratic Charter," he expressed.
For his part, the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda Ronald Sanders —who was tasked with handing over the leadership of the Council— highlighted the experience of Forsyth.
"I am confident that, given his vast array of experience and knowledge, this Council will benefit enormously from the Ambassador's knowledge and diplomatic skills," he said.
The Permanent Representative of Uruguay, Washington Abdala, will serve as Vice-Chair of the Council.
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Published: 8/12/2021