The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Thursday officially invited Costa Rica to join the organization, Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla said.
“To open the way for Costa Rica to become an OECD member, is one of the most important achievements of my administration,” Chinchilla said at a press conference, adding it has been a goal of her government since 2011.
Chinchilla said she was pleased her country can now begin to outline a roadmap for negotiating its entry to the group in 2015 when applications from new members will be accepted.
Joining the OECD will allow Costa Rica to consolidate its development, she said, noting Costa Rica already participates in some OECD committees.