Christopher Landau will represent America at the Organization of American States meeting starting Wednesday. The deputy secretary of state travels to St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda for the three-day conference. American University of Antigua hosts the annual gathering of Western Hemisphere nations. Landau delivers the opening speech for the United States delegation. The State Department says his attendance shows America's commitment to regional cooperation.
The diplomat plans to support Rosa Maria Paya for a human rights commission seat. Landau wants member countries to tackle illegal migration problems across borders. He will discuss the crises happening in Venezuela and Haiti with other officials. Dominican Republic's foreign minister Roberto Alvarez will speak about Haiti's troubles. The meeting aims to find solutions for these urgent regional issues.
OAS member nations will choose new leaders for several important committees. Countries elect three people each for the human rights commission and legal committee. They also pick two members for the Justice Studies Center and one each for other groups. The assembly has held annual meetings since 1971 with all 34 countries participating. Each nation gets one vote on all decisions made during the sessions.
The organization works to strengthen ties with the United Nations and other groups. Member states review reports and set new requirements for cooperation. The general assembly serves as the top decision-making body for regional affairs. Thursday and Friday feature four scheduled sessions for voting and discussions.
The diplomat plans to support Rosa Maria Paya for a human rights commission seat. Landau wants member countries to tackle illegal migration problems across borders. He will discuss the crises happening in Venezuela and Haiti with other officials. Dominican Republic's foreign minister Roberto Alvarez will speak about Haiti's troubles. The meeting aims to find solutions for these urgent regional issues.
OAS member nations will choose new leaders for several important committees. Countries elect three people each for the human rights commission and legal committee. They also pick two members for the Justice Studies Center and one each for other groups. The assembly has held annual meetings since 1971 with all 34 countries participating. Each nation gets one vote on all decisions made during the sessions.
The organization works to strengthen ties with the United Nations and other groups. Member states review reports and set new requirements for cooperation. The general assembly serves as the top decision-making body for regional affairs. Thursday and Friday feature four scheduled sessions for voting and discussions.
