Suriname and Guyana have renewed their commitment to advance collaboration on the Corentyne Bridge. This was underscored in a meeting today between Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, President of the Republic of Suriname and Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana in Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname. The CARICOM leaders met to review the state of bilateral relations and to advance discussion on areas of mutual interest.
One of these issues on the agenda was the bridging of the Corentyne River to improve connectivity between the two countries.
According to a joint statement, both leaders recognized the timely advancement of the transformative potential for trade, tourism, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges. They agreed to continue close coordination to address outstanding legal, technical and financial matters. They recognized that this bilateral initiative is also an integral part of the interconnectivity within the Amazon Region.
Suriname- Guyana Border Commission
The Presidents also reiterated their unwavering commitment to the peaceful settlement of border matters through dialogue with full respect for international law. They agreed for the chairs of both commissions to meet as soon as possible and thereafter convene the 7th Meeting of the Suriname-Guyana Joint Border Commission before the end of 2025.
Both Leaders underscored the importance of maintaining a spirit of good neighborliness in addressing all outstanding matters.
