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Grenada ratifies Inter-American Convention Against Terrorism
Monday, May 29, 2006
WASHINGTON, USA: Grenada, which on Friday became the 18th member of the Organization of American States (OAS) to deposit instruments of ratification of the Inter-American Convention against Terrorism, accentuated its dedication to cooperating in the fight against terrorism in the hemisphere, amidst daunting challenges.
Ambassador Denis Antoine, Grenada’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, presented the ratification documents to Secretary General José Miguel Insulza, stressing that his country “has taken its commitment seriously and we have begun to put in place the legislation and all the necessary physical and institutional framework to ensure that Grenada remains a strong partner in the fight against terrorism.”
Antoine noted that by ratifying the OAS treaty, member states undertake to become party to ten international conventions and protocols related to combating terrorism. He said this commitment speaks to the challenge that small states like Grenada continue to address.
“We must stand up against terrorism,” added Antoine, noting that his Prime Minister, Keith Mitchell, had sent a message that Grenada will do all it can to ensure that by ratifying this convention it upholds its responsibility as a party to the inter-American fight against terrorism.
For his part, Secretary General Insulza commended Grenada’s move to ratify, which means a majority of member states are now party to the OAS anti-terrorism convention.
“Now we sincerely hope that more countries will follow Grenada’s path and join the convention,” Insulza stated, urging those countries that have not yet ratified, to do so. He noted as well that ratification enables the OAS to obtain the resources to support efforts to improve security conditions in member states, especially small island economies like those in the Caribbean, which host World Cup Cricket next year.
Signed during the OAS General Assembly in Barbados in 2002, the inter-American Convention against Terrorism entered into force in July 2003. The aim of the Convention is to prevent, punish, and eliminate terrorism.
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