original_query: What is the purpose of the Organization of American States (OAS)?
query: What is the purpose of the Organization of American States (OAS)?
answer: The OAS aims to achieve peace and justice, promote solidarity and collaboration among its member states, and defend their sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.  Its purposes include strengthening peace and security, promoting democracy, preventing conflicts, providing common action against aggression, and promoting economic, social, and cultural development.