President invited to become a Special UNASUR Representative
Written by Gina Webmasters, Published in News, Georgetown, GINA, January 20, 2015, Source - GINA
President Donald Ramotar greets Dr. Ernesto Samper Pizano, Secretary General of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) at the Office of the President
President Donald Ramotar was today invited to become a special representative of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) by the organisation’s Secretary General, Dr. Ernesto Samper Pizano who is on a visit to Guyana.
During a meeting today, at the Office of the President, Dr. Samper stated that their discussions included topics that are currently on UNASUR’s agenda. He added that with Guyana being an important country in a strategic part of the Region, they also discussed social inclusion. This, Dr Samper explained, is a topic in which the President is very interested.
The UNASUR Secretary General also observed that the discussions focused on international projects and how to deal with those of interest at the multi-lateral level.
H.E. Dr. Ernesto Samper Pizano, a former President of Colombia was appointed for a two year term in August, 2014 as Secretary General of UNASUR.
He also met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett today, on issues of importance.
Dr. Ernesto Samper Pizano, Secretary General of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) chats with President Donald Ramotar at the Office of the President