AG/RES. 2436 (XXXVIII-O/08)
VOTE OF APPRECIATION TO THE PEOPLE AND GOVERNMENT OF COLOMBIA
(Adopted at the fourth plenary session, held on June 3, 2008)
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
CONSIDERING:
That the thirty-eighth regular session of the General Assembly of the Organization of
American States was held in the Republic of Colombia from June 1 to 3, 2008, and noting the
warm welcome extended by the people and Government of Colombia; and
That, during this regular session of the General Assembly, the delegations expressed their
deep gratitude to His Excellency Fernando Araújo Perdomo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Colombia, for the skill with which he steered the discussions, which led to the adoption of
important declarations and resolutions on high-priority issues on the hemispheric agenda,
RESOLVES:
1.
To express its appreciation to His Excellency Álvaro Uribe Vélez, President of
the Republic of Colombia, and particularly to the people of Medellín, for their warm and
generous hospitality and for the contribution they have made to the success of the thirty-eighth
regular session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS).
2.
To convey its gratitude and congratulations to His Excellency Fernando Araújo
Perdomo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, for his able leadership as President of the
thirty-eighth regular session of the General Assembly.
3.
To express its appreciation and gratitude to Ambassador Camilo Ospina,
Permanent Representative of the Republic of Colombia to the OAS, and to the members of the
Permanent Mission of Colombia to the OAS; to Mrs. Adriana Mejía, Vice Minister of
Multilateral Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and officials from the Colombian foreign
ministry; to the municipal officials of Medellín; and to the departmental officials of Antioquia,
whose efficiency, dedication, and professionalism contributed to the success of the thirty-eighth
regular session of the General Assembly.
4.
Additionally, to express regret for the tragic loss of human life that occurred
recently in Comuna 13, Medellín, Department of Antioquia, as a result of the ravages of nature,
and to offer its most sincere condolences to the victims and their families, as well as to the
officials and people of Medellín.