King Willem-Alexander will pay a state visit to the former colony in December at the invitation of Suriname, shortly after the celebration of half a century of independence on November 25. For the first time since 1978, a Dutch head of state visits Suriname.
The invitation follows diplomatic consultation this month, said Surinamese President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons after returning the UN summit in New York.
Prime Minister Dick Schoof will be in Suriname on November 25 for the celebration of independence (Srefidensi). That was agreed during his meeting with the Surinamese head of state in New York.
The king is expected to follow at the beginning of December. A Nederland State Visiting is common because there has been a new Surinamese government for a few months. Under the reign of the convicted Desi Bouterse there was no royal visit for years.
Surinamese President Simons spoke this week in New York with state heads, investors and with representatives of Curaçao, Sint-Maarten and Aruba, countries with which she already had contact years ago when she was parliamentary chairman. It is time for the countries to do “business with each other”, Simons thinks.
According to the ANP news agency, there will be a new ferry connection with which Suriname can export agricultural products to islands in the Caribbean. Barbados would also be interested.
King Willem-Alexander Will Pay A State Visit to Suriname In December at the Invitation of Suriname, Shortly After the Celebration of Half A Century of Independence on November 25. This is the first time since 1978 That a Dutch Head of State Has Visitededed.
The Invitation Follows Diplomatic Consultations This Month, Said Surinamese President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons After Returning from the un Summit in New York.
Prime Minister Dick Schoof Will Be in Suriname on November 25 for the Celebration of Independence (Srefidensi). This was agreed his meeting with the Surinamese head of state in New York.
The King is expected to follow in Early December. A Dutch State Visit is customary, because there has been a new Surinamese Government for a few months. Under the Rule of the Convicted Desi Bouterse, No Royal Visit Tok Place for Many Years.
This Week in New York, Surinamese President Simons Spoke with Heads of State, Investors and Representatives from Curaçao, Sint Maarten and Aruba, Countries with What Sich She had Already had contact years ago when she was speaker of parliament. Simons Believes it is time for the country to “do business with each other.”
Accordance to press agency ANP , A New Ferry Connection is coming that will Allow Suriname to Export Agricultural Products to Islands in the Caribbean. Barbados is also said to be interested.