Suriname and Dominican Republic seek greater parliamentary exchange

Santo Domingo.- Suriname President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons reaffirmed her commitment to deepening ties with the Dominican Republic during an address before a joint session of the National Congress, highlighting opportunities for greater cooperation in renewable energy, agriculture, tourism, sustainable development, and parliamentary exchange.

Speaking as part of her official visit to Santo Domingo, Geerlings-Simons said both nations share common goals and challenges, including climate change, and can achieve greater prosperity through collaboration. She emphasized the importance of dialogue, democracy, peace, and the rule of law while noting that both Suriname and the Dominican Republic are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change as small developing states with extensive coastal areas.

The Surinamese leader also expressed gratitude for the warm reception she received from Dominican authorities and invited Dominicans to visit Suriname. Senate President Ricardo de los Santos welcomed the visit, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations in key sectors such as trade, education, tourism, security, environmental sustainability, technology, energy, agriculture, and cultural exchange. The visit forms part of ongoing efforts to expand cooperation and reinforce diplomatic ties between the two Caribbean nations.