, began her first day of visits in Washington, D.C., with a meeting with Secretary-General Elect, Albert Ramdin, with whom she underscored the need for a more efficient, modern, and citizen-oriented OAS.
During the meeting, both officials discussed the main challenges the organization will face in the next five years and agreed on the urgency of strengthening its institutional framework to respond more effectively to the priorities of its Member States.
The ambassador underscored her commitment to a management approach that values multilateralism and regional cooperation.
The Peruvian diplomat is holding bilateral meetings with permanent representatives of various countries at the OAS, presenting her work plan and gathering insights on the organization's future.
Her candidacy represents a commitment to revitalizing the four fundamental pillars of the OAS: democracy, human rights, security, and development.
If elected, Ana Maria Sanchez would become the first woman to hold the position of Assistant Secretary-General in the last four decades, marking a decisive step toward greater gender equity in regional leadership roles.
Peru is confident that Ambassador Sanchez's election will contribute significantly to the modernization and strengthening of the OAS and values the support provided by Member States for her candidacy in favor of a more effective, inclusive, and responsive organization that meets the continent's needs.