Albert Ramdin
Albert Ramdin | |
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Ramdin in 2024 | |
| 11th Secretary General of the Organization of American States | |
| Assumed office 30 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Luis Almagro |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation | |
| In office 16 July 2020 – 29 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Yldiz Pollack-Beighle |
| Succeeded by | Krishna Mathoera |
| Assistant Secretary General of Organization of American States | |
| In office 19 July 2005 – July 2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Ramchand Ramdin 27 February 1958 Suriname District, Suriname |
| Political party | Progressive Reform Party (VHP) |
| Occupation | Minister, diplomat, politician |
Albert Ramchand Ramdin (born 27 February 1958) is a Surinamese diplomat serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Santokhi cabinet since 16 July 2020. He is a member of the Progressive Reform Party (VHP). He was a diplomat until 2015 and was, among other roles, Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS). In March 2025 he was elected to serve as the Secretary General of the OAS for the 2025–2030 term.