Forty-first session of ECLAC

Albert Ramdin was elected Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) on March 10, 2025. He became the first Secretary General from a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member State in the history of the Organization.

A seasoned diplomat with decades of experience in regional and international affairs. He previously served as Assistant Secretary General of the OAS from 2005 to 2015. In 2020, he was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, and International Cooperation of Suriname, a position he held until his election as Secretary General.

Earlier in his career, Ramdin held senior positions at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), including Assistant Secretary General for External Relations, and served as Suriname’s Permanent Representative to the OAS.