Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, was in Costa Rica on 15-16 February 2016 on an official visit. Mr. Gurría discussed with the country authorities the recently launched process of accession to the OECD and presented the Organisation's first Economic Survey of Costa Rica.

During his visit, the Secretary-General held bilateral meetings with Mr. Luis Guillermo Solís, President of the Republic, as well as with several Ministers of the government.‎ While in San José, Mr. Gurría also addressed members of the National Assembly and held meetings with representatives from civil society, including the trade unions and the business community.

Read the Secretary-General's remarks 

(In Spanish)

» Costa Rica: Por una economía más sólida e incluyente 

» El acceso de Costa Rica a la OCDE: Un camino de mutuo enriquecimiento

See also

» OECD work with Costa Rica 

During the visit, the Secretary-General met with Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solís and several government ministers.‎ 

Photo: Presidencia de Costa Rica