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On 22 October 2026, Ambassador Ivan Fernald held discussions with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and Cooperation Melvin Bouva in Guyana. The exchange focused on bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest to Suriname.
On UN Day 2026, the UN in Suriname and Green Heritage Fund Suriname (GHFS) hosted a screening of Ocean by David Attenborough, highlighting SDG 14: Life Below Water.
Our ocean regulates the climate, feeds millions, and supports livelihoods worldwide. Together, we must protect it.
Minister Melvin Bouva met with representatives of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in Washington, D.C. on 16 October 2026, exploring opportunities to strengthen trade, attract investment, and support sustainable development.
Ambassador Marciano Edgar Armaketo presented his credentials to António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, officially assuming his role as Suriname’s Ambassador to the EU and reinforcing a longstanding partnership.
Following the US-Caribbean Dialogue, Minister Melvin Bouva met with OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin to discuss democratic governance, regional challenges, and cooperation. Suriname and the OAS are exploring stronger collaboration in capacity building and technical assistance.
🇸🇷🇺🇸 Suriname reaffirmed its commitment to stronger partnerships, sustainable growth, regional security, and expanded trade during the US–Caribbean Dialogue in Washington, D.C. Minister Melvin Bouva also held bilateral talks to further strengthen diplomatic and economic ties
A new chapter in Suriname-France relations. 🇸🇷🤝🇫🇷 Ambassador Pearl Aprasong-Paulus presented her credentials to President Emmanuel Macron and reaffirmed Suriname’s commitment to deeper cooperation across key sectors.
On Friday May 08, 2026, a Grant Agreement was signed between Suriname and Indonesia regarding food processing. 2 Suriname will participate. This agreement aligns with the national objectives aimed at sustainable food production and economic diversification.
On Monday April 13, 2026 Minister Bouva paid a courtesy call to the Chair of the Senate of the Dominican Republic, Ricardo de los Santos.
Both dignitaries confirmed the strong and historic ties between Suriname and the Dominican Republic and further emphasized the opportunities
On April 9, 2026, Suriname joined the ACTO regional consultancy in Brasília. Ambassador Ike Antonius reaffirmed Suriname’s commitment to climate change mitigation and echoed the President and Foreign Minister’s stance on financial compensation for affected nations.
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O novo Embaixador do Suriname no Brasil, Ike Desmond Antonius, apresentou cópias figuradas de suas credenciais à Secretária-Geral do MRE, Embaixadora Maria Laura da Rocha. Trataram, especialmente, dos preparativos para a visita da Presidenta do Suriname, Jennifer Simons, em maio.
The 16th Development Account Project (DA-16 project) was launched on Monday, February 23, 2026, in collaboration with ECLAC.
On Monday, February 2, 2026, Minister Bouva planted a white groenhart tree at Brazil’s Jardim Botânico, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between Suriname and Brazil.
Monday, Feb 2, 2026, Minister Bouva and his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, held an intensive working meeting in Brasília, Brazil.A variety of programs were discussed across sectors, including agriculture, health, defense, public administration, cybersecurity, and education.
On Friday, 23 January 2026, Minister Melvin Bouva and Ambassador Subhash Prasad Gupta unveiled the joint jubilee logo marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between Suriname and India.
The logo symbolizes the long-standing friendship, cooperation, and cultural ties
On Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Suriname and Morocco, Melvin Bouva and Nasser Bourita respectively, signed four bilateral agreements.
On Sunday, January 04, 2026 ministry employees participated in the 22nd edition of the Bigi Broki Waka together with the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, in celebration of 50 years diplomatic relations.
