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OAS ADOPTS RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ECUADOR

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) approved a resolution supporting the Republic of Ecuador and encouraging the government and all political, social and economic sectors "to maintain a wide-ranging dialogue to strengthen measures conducive to overcoming difficulties and consolidating democracy."

The text of the resolution follows:

CP/RES. 883 (1484/05)

SUPPORT TO THE REPUBLIC OF ECUADOR BY
THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES


THE PERMANENT COUNCIL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES,

TAKING INTO ACCOUNT the principles established in the Charter of the Organization of American States and in the Inter-American Democratic Charter, especially Articles 2 and 3;

HAVING HEARD the report presented to the Permanent Council by the mission that visited Ecuador from April 26 to 30, 2005, in accordance with the mandates issued in resolution CP/RES. 880 (1578/05), on the results of its efforts (CP/doc.4028/05);

TAKING NOTE of the concern over the progressive deterioration of democratic institutions and the rule of law that led to the events of April 20, 2005; and

HAVING HEARD ALSO the report of the delegation of Ecuador on the latest achievements in that country toward restoring and strengthening its democratic institutions,

RESOLVES:

1. To reaffirm its commitment to the promotion and defense of democratic values and institutions, in keeping with the purposes, principles, and rules in force in the inter-American system, as established in the Charter of the Organization of American States and the Inter-American Democratic Charter.

2. To take note of the report presented by the OAS mission on the situation in Ecuador, in accordance with resolution CP/RES. 880 (1578/05).

3. To support the Government of Ecuador, in the context of Article 18 of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, in its decision to strengthen governance and ensure respect for the rule of law, the constitutional order, and the separation and independence of the branches of government, judicial and jurisdictional functions in particular, with a view to contributing to the stability of democratic institutions in that country.

4. To encourage the Government of Ecuador and all political, social, and economic sectors to maintain a wide-ranging dialogue to strengthen measures conducive to overcoming difficulties and consolidating democracy.

5. To instruct the Secretary General, with the consent of the Government of Ecuador, to make available the resources and experience of the OAS, and such assistance as Ecuador may request, in order to support the strengthening of democracy in that country.

6. To welcome the invitation of the Government of Ecuador and its full readiness to cooperate with the OAS; and to reaffirm the member states’ solidarity with and support for the Government and people of Ecuador in their determination to promote genuine, sound, representative democracy in that country.

Reference: E-099/05