The agreements cover fisheries and aquaculture, agri-food, civil aviation, tourism, hydrocarbons, higher education and specialized training
The Daily Journal.- Venezuela and Suriname signed nine cooperation agreements and a joint declaration aimed at deepening bilateral relations, with commitments covering strategic sectors such as fisheries and aquaculture, agri-food, civil aviation, tourism and hydrocarbons.
The two countries signed the agreements on Friday in Paramaribo during the first in-person meeting between Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and Surinamese President Jennifer Simons at the Presidential Palace.
The agreements also include productive partnerships, higher education, specialized training, academic cooperation and diplomatic training, according to official information regarding the visit.
The bilateral agenda seeks to expand economic and trade ties between the two countries and create new areas of cooperation in sectors both nations consider priorities for their economies.
After the signing ceremony, Rodríguez said Venezuela and Suriname are deepening cooperation in energy, fisheries, aviation, tourism, agriculture, education and professional training. She said the agreements will help strengthen economic and trade cooperation between the two nations.
For her part, Simons said Venezuela and Suriname are embarking on a new path to strengthen their cooperation and added that Rodríguez’s visit opens new opportunities for joint efforts at both the bilateral and regional levels.
Suriname and Venezuela will hold their next Joint Commission meeting in Suriname during the first quarter of 2027.
