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Secretary General Receives Permanent Observer of China to the OAS

  June 27, 2013

Secretary General Receives Permanent Observer of China to the OAS
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The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, today received in a courtesy visit the Permanent Observer of China to the hemispheric Organization, Ambassador Cui Tiankai.

During the meeting, the two reviewed the most important aspects of the recent OAS General Assembly, which was held from June 4 to 6 in Antigua, Guatemala. They also discussed the current political and economic situation in the Hemisphere and agreed to strengthen existing partnerships. The Secretary General thanked the Ambassador for the support that China has provided to the Organization since joining as an Observer Country in 2004. Ambassador Cui, meanwhile, highlighted the role played by the OAS in the region under the leadership of its Secretary General.

The Director of International Affairs of the OAS, Jorge Sanin, was also present at the meeting which was held at the office of the Secretary General.

For more information, please visit the OAS Website at www.oas.org

Reference: FNE-12482