THE HAGUE – Corruption, undermining of public trust, and other forms of criminality have no place in a constitutional state, according to Zsolt Zsabó, the Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations. Zsabó emphasized his commitment to promoting good governance and strengthening the rule of law in collaboration with the Caribbean countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. 

The statement came in response to questions from Dutch parliamentarian Aukje de Vries concerning integrity violations by politicians in Aruba and Sint Maarten. Zsabó acknowledged that tackling corruption and criminal activity is an autonomous responsibility of Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire. However, he highlighted the shared goal of fostering a robust rule of law and affirmed that the Netherlands is providing support to the islands in achieving this objective. 

Zsabó’s remarks underline the importance of accountability and transparency across the Kingdom's territories. “A strong rule of law is fundamental to upholding trust and integrity within our shared framework,” he stated. 

The response reflects ongoing concerns about governance issues and the collective efforts needed to ensure stability and fairness in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.