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Descriptor English: Organization of American States
Descriptor Spanish: Organización de los Estados Americanos
Descriptor Organización de los Estados Americanos
Entry term(s) OAS
OEA
Scope note: La Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) engloba a los países del hemisferio occidental para el fortalecimiento de la cooperación y la promoción de intereses comunes. Es el principal foro para el dialogo multilateral y la acción concertada. (http://www.oas.org/main/main.asp?sLang=E&sLink=../../documents/eng/aboutoas.asp)
Descriptor Portuguese: Organização dos Estados Americanos
Descriptor French: Organisation des États Américains
Entry term(s): OAS
Tree number(s): SH1.010.020.030.020
Scope note: The Organization of American States (OAS) brings together the countries of the Western Hemisphere to strengthen cooperation and advance common interests. It is the region's premier forum for multilateral dialogue and concerted action. (http://www.oas.org/en/default.asp)
Allowable Qualifiers: No qualifiers
DeCS ID: 16804
Unique ID: DDCS016804
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Organization of American States - Preferred
Concept UI FD00057856
Scope note The Organization of American States (OAS) brings together the countries of the Western Hemisphere to strengthen cooperation and advance common interests. It is the region's premier forum for multilateral dialogue and concerted action. (http://www.oas.org/en/default.asp)
Preferred term Organization of American States
Entry term(s) OAS



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