.(CARICOM Secretariat, Georgetown, Guyana) The Caribbean Community reiterates its support for the candidature of Ambassador Albert R. Ramdin of Suriname for the position of Assistant Secretary General of the Organisation of American States at elections to be held during the XXXV Meeting of the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States in June 2005 His candidature was endorsed by the CARICOM Heads of Government at their Twenty Fourth Conference held in July 2004.

The Caribbean Community expresses its appreciation for the support that Ambassador Ramdin has received to date and hopes that his election will be realized through the acclamation of all participants at the Meeting in Fort Lauderdale. To this end, the Community looks forward to the candidate receiving the support of those states which have not yet informed of their position.