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OAS delegates and business sector agree to promote democracy and social equality

OAS Secretary General José Miguel Insulza

The Organization of American States, OAS, member countries and the business sector agreed in Lima, Peru on the need to strengthen and instigate the alliance between the public and private sectors in order to promote democracy, social equality and responsibility, and the fight against crime.

In the traditional dialogue between the heads of the delegation and representatives with the private sector, held before the start of the 40th General Assembly of the Organization of American States, Secretary General José Miguel Insulza said that “the work with the private sector has increased.”

Insulza also said that the “work done in Haiti was brilliant” after the devastating earthquake in January of this year.

He also recognized “the important contribution from the private sector that has promoted social development and sustainable economic growth, along with social inclusion in regional nations.”

Peru's Production Minister, José Nicanor Gonzales, said that the objectives of the Lima Declaration - peace, cooperation and security - “cannot be the responsibility of just one sector, but need to be the responsibility of society as a whole.”

The Vice President of the Latin American Private Sector, Enrique de Obarrio, said that the sector “is sure that the existence of a multi-sector debate allows for a more complete dialogue” and that this “is the only way that we can continue to form alliances between the public and private sectors” that are “destined to successfully meet the goals for inclusive development and peace” in the region.