AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSuriname–China ties: President Jennifer Simons says Suriname wants to consolidate and expand cooperation with China as the two mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, pointing to infrastructure, green development, and people-to-people links. Bilateral diplomacy: In the Dominican Republic, Suriname and President Luis Abinader’s government signed agreements to deepen tourism, agriculture, trade, education, and regional cooperation, including visa-free tourism entry for Dominicans who hold valid U.S. or Schengen visas. Governance pressure: A Suriname president’s push for strict asset declarations is highlighted in a letter arguing for tougher enforcement and jail/fines for non-compliance. Culture & history: Amsterdam’s National Slavery Museum competition moves forward with ten international design teams; Curaçao historian Rose Mary Allen is selected, with Surinamese and Caribbean perspectives emphasized. Health update: PAHO’s 2025 annual report to the OAS notes Suriname’s malaria-free certification and other regional health gains, alongside setbacks like measles elimination. Energy & jobs (regional): A clean-energy fisheries project (STAR-Fish) is ramping up across Caribbean states including Suriname, targeting cold-chain upgrades and low-carbon certification for fish processing.
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