Permanent Mission of the Plurinational State of Bolivia to the OAS
Government of Bolivia
About Permanent Mission of the Plurinational State of Bolivia to the OAS
Bolivia maintains its diplomatic presence in Washington, DC through the Permanent Mission to the Organization of American States, representing the nation's commitment to multilateral engagement and regional cooperation in the Western Hemisphere. The OAS, established through the First International Conference of American States held in Washington, DC from October 1889 to April 1890, stands as the world's oldest regional organization dedicated to fostering peace, justice, and solidarity among the nations of the Americas.
The Plurinational State of Bolivia's mission embodies the organization's founding principles of promoting collaboration and defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of member states. By maintaining this permanent diplomatic presence in Washington, DC, Bolivia actively participates in shaping hemispheric policy on critical issues including democracy, human rights, sustainable development, security, and international law. The mission serves as a bridge connecting Bolivia's government with the broader inter-American community and the OAS's institutional structure.
As part of the OAS's diverse membership of nations across the Americas, Bolivia's mission contributes to the organization's role as a premier forum for political discussion and decision-making. The mission engages with fellow member states and OAS bodies to advance shared regional interests while addressing the complex challenges facing the hemisphere. Through its work in Washington, DC, Bolivia demonstrates its commitment to cooperative governance, multilateral dialogue, and the collective pursuit of hemispheric development and stability that have defined the OAS's mission since its establishment in the 19th century.