WILLEMSTAD – Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas welcomed Suriname Vice President Gregory Rusland to Curaçao on Friday as the Surinamese leader arrived to participate in the Caribbean United in Excellence Summit.
Pisas received Rusland at Curaçao International Airport ahead of the summit, which is being held on October 9 as part of activities marking Curaçao’s Autonomy Day.
Rusland’s visit brings together representatives from the region at a time when Curaçao is seeking to strengthen cooperation and connectivity with neighboring Caribbean countries.
According to the Curaçao government, the vice president’s presence underscores the importance of the relationship between Curaçao and Suriname and the broader goal of creating greater opportunities for regional collaboration.
The Caribbean United in Excellence Summit is intended to provide a platform for strengthening ties within the region, with particular attention to connectivity, cooperation and opportunities that can benefit participating countries.
Rusland’s visit also highlights Curaçao’s longstanding cultural, economic and social connections with Suriname, both of which maintain close ties within the Dutch-speaking Caribbean and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.