New Permanent Observer of France Presents Credentials

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New Permanent Observer of France Presents Credentials

August 23, 2024

The new Permanent Observer of France to the Organization of American States (OAS), Céline Giusti, presented her credentials to Secretary General Luis Almagro at a ceremony held at the Organization's headquarters in Washington, D.C.

En her speech, Ambassador Giusti said her country and the hemispheric Organization "share a deep commitment to the defense and promotion of democracy and human rights. This commitment to the defense of democracy through observation missions and the broad legal heritage that constitutes the Inter-American system, make the OAS a fundamental partner for France." She also stressed that the hemispheric organization "is a key actor in the Americas, through its actions to strengthen democratic institutions, its work to mediate political crises and to support free and transparent elections."

For his part, the Secretary General of the OAS, Luis Almagro, said that "France participates in the debates and activities of the OAS and supports several initiatives of the Organization. The long-standing relationship between France and the OAS underlines the importance of international cooperation in promoting common values and addressing global challenges." The Secretary General said that the European country "has been involved in promoting collaboration and dialogue with member states, contributing to shared objectives such as the promotion of democracy, peace and the defence of human rights, including gender equality," he concluded.

France has been a Permanent Observer to the OAS since 1973.

Reference: FNE-144111

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