During the week of the United Nations General Assembly, Americas Society and Council of the Americas hosted private and public programs with the presidents of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uruguay.

In a September 25 speech hosted by AS/COA, Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner outlined positive steps in her country in recent years, including a drop in unemployment, one of Argentina's longest periods of economic growth, and a focus on important sectors ranging from technology to energy.

In a speech at AS/COA, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner highlighted Argentine accomplishments over the past four years and called for open minds at a time of worldwide economic uncertainty. Listen to the audio of her remarks.

In a September 24 event, leaders from 11 countries in the Western Hemisphere launched the Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas initiative, providing a forum to deepen trade ties and cooperation. U.S. President George W. Bush urged congressional action on pending trade deals with Panama and Colombia.

At an AS/COA luncheon, President Álvaro Uribe described the transformation witnessed during his administration in Colombia, particularly in the fields of security and economic growth.

At an AS/COA luncheon, President Álvaro Uribe highlighted the important achievements in security and the economy under his administration.

During a luncheon hosted by AS/COA on September 23, Paraguay's President Fernando Armindo Lugo highlighted the political transformation that started with his election and the multiple opportunities and challenges that Paraguay faces ahead. Read his remarks in Spanish.