President Abinader receives his Surinamese counterpart on an official visit to strengthen bilateral cooperation

The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, received the President of Suriname, Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, this Monday at the National Palace, who is on an official visit to the country with the purpose of strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation mechanisms between both nations.

The Surinamese leader was received with the honors corresponding to her office in a ceremony held on the front esplanade of the National Palace, where both heads of state performed the traditional military review and the presentation of their respective official delegations.

Military honors included a presidential attention call, presentation of arms, five ruffles and flourishes, a 21-gun artillery salute, and the playing of the national anthems of the Dominican Republic and Suriname.

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Subsequently, the leaders held a private meeting in the Presidential Office, followed by expanded meetings between officials from both countries to address issues of common interest related to trade, investment, international cooperation, and the strengthening of diplomatic ties.

The Dominican delegation was composed of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Álvarez; the Minister of the Presidency, José Ignacio Paliza; the Minister of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs, Eduardo Sanz Lovatón, among other officials.

As part of the official agenda, both leaders will participate in an agreement signing ceremony and will offer a joint statement in the Ambassadors’ Hall of the National Palace.

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The visit also includes an official lunch hosted by President Abinader in honor of the Surinamese head of state and her delegation, as well as a welcome cocktail organized by the Dominican Government.

During her stay in the country, Geerlings-Simons will also visit the Altar of the Fatherland, where she will lay a floral offering in honor of the Founding Fathers.

The agenda of the President of Suriname will continue this Tuesday with a visit to the National Congress of the Dominican Republic, where she will hold meetings with legislators and participate in a solemn session before concluding her official visit to the country.