| Short Name: |
OECS |
| Full Name: |
Organization of Eastern Caribbean States |
| Purpose: |
general |
| Established: |
18-Jun-1981 |
| Entered into force: |
04-Jul-1981 |
| Type: |
body, multi-lateral |
| Place where established: |
Basseterre, St Kitts Nev |
| Schedule to expire: |
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| Goals and Objectives: |
The organization exists for the promotion of co-operation, unity and solidarity, territorial integrity, awareness of international obligations, harmonization of foreign policy and economic integration within and among its members. |
| Related Legislation: |
The OECS superseded the West Indies Associated States, founded in 1966 as a political decision-making body, and the East Caribbean Common Market (ECCM), founded in 1968 as an associate institution of the Caribbean Community (Caricom).
[18 Jun 1981] Treaty establishing the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States |
| Internet source: |
#http://www.oecs.org/# |