The Permanent Secretary submitted the Work Programme for the year 2014 (SP/CL/XXXIX.O/DT Nº 4-13) for consideration of the Latin American Council. In accordance with provisions set forth in Decision Nº 440, the following three thematic areas were dealt with: (1) Intra-Regional Relations; (2) Technical and Economic Cooperation; and (3) Extra-Regional Relations. In each area, there are descriptions of the projects and activities that are deemed necessary to comply with the mandates of the Latin American Council, taking into account the recommendations and requests made by the Member States. In this regard, consultations were made with the representatives of the Member States to prepare this document.