AG/RES. 1629 (XXIX-O/99)

COOPERATION BETWEEN THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES AND THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT OF THE CENTRAL AMERICAN INTEGRATION SYSTEM

(Resolution adopted at the first plenary session, held on June 7, 1999)

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,

HAVING SEEN the report of the General Secretariat on the implementation of resolution AG/RES. 1537 (XXVIII-O/98), "Cooperation between the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States and the General Secretariat of the Central American Integration System,"

RESOLVES:

1. To take note of the report of the Secretary General on the implementation of resolution AG/RES. 1537 (XXVIII-O/98).

2. To renew its request to the Secretary General to continue to intensify efforts to pursue cooperation activities between the OAS and the Central American Integration System (SICA) and make them more effective.

3. To request the Secretary General to continue OAS/SICA consultations for the preparation of a cooperation plan between the two organizations, the objective of which will be to strengthen integration and cooperation in the Central American region through the specialized technical areas of the OAS.

4. To express to the Secretary General its satisfaction with the activities being conducted by the two organizations through the execution of projects by the Inter-American Council for Integral Development, the Trade Unit, the Unit for Sustainable Development and Environment, the Inter-Sectoral Unit for Tourism, and the Unit for the Promotion of Democracy.

5. To request the Secretary General to present a report on compliance with this resolution to the General Assembly at its thirtieth regular session.