WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jamaica’s Ambassador to america and Everlasting Consultant to the Group of American States, His Excellency Main Common (Ret’d) Antony Anderson delivered farewell remarks at present honoring Ambassador Nestor Mendez as he concludes his decade-long tenure as Assistant Secretary Common of the hemispheric group.
At a particular assembly of the OAS Everlasting Council, Ambassador Anderson praised Ambassador Mendez. He highlighted Mendez’s “unwavering dedication” and “tireless ardour” for selling cooperation within the area. Mendez labored laborious for social inclusion and improvement throughout his service from 2015 to 2025.
“Ambassador Mendez has served the Hemisphere with distinction, diplomacy and unwavering dedication over the previous decade,” Anderson acknowledged. “All through his tenure, he dropped at this function a deep understanding of the challenges dealing with our area.”
Jamaica praised Mendez for his robust work with Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM) member states. He continued to advocate for necessary points for Small Island Growing States. Anderson talked about that Mendez promoted dialogue on youth empowerment, local weather resilience, the digital economic system, and strengthening establishments. He mentioned, “Ambassador Mendez was a gradual voice for equity, teamwork, and new concepts.”
The Jamaican consultant praised Mendez’s management in working with the University of the West Indies. He additionally highlighted Mendez’s efforts in schooling, gender equality, and public well being. Anderson famous that Mendez “usually linked stakeholders, the Group, and civil society. He linked member states and multilateral companions, at all times selling constructive dialogue and mutual respect.”
The farewell remarks additionally acknowledged Mendez’s deep dedication to fostering inclusion and mutual respect throughout the Americas. Anderson famous his advocacy for celebrating the wealthy cultural variety of member states, making certain that the OAS acknowledged and honored nationwide days and commemorative events. “His management, on this regard, not solely promoted unity but in addition underscored the worth of cultural id as a cornerstone of regional solidarity.”
Ambassador Mendez’s Profession
Ambassador Mendez is a profession diplomat from Belize. He was first elected because the ninth Assistant Secretary Common of the OAS in March 2015. The Common Meeting re-elected him unanimously in March 2020 for a second five-year time period. His time in workplace ended on July 11, 2025. He might be succeeded by H.E. Ambassador Laura Gil from Colombia. She would be the first girl to carry this place within the group’s historical past.
In closing his remarks, the Jamaican consultant mentioned: “Ambassador Mendez, your calm diplomacy, infectious power and unwavering professionalism might be drastically missed in these Halls. Thanks in your service. Please relaxation assured that you’ll at all times have the enduring respect and friendship of Jamaica.”
The Group of American States was based in 1948. It’s the primary regional discussion board for political talks and coverage choices within the Western Hemisphere. The group brings collectively 35 member states to debate points and alternatives within the area.
