President on official visit to Suriname

President Irfaan Ali (left) being greeted on his arrival in Suriname last evening by that country’s Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin. First Lady Arya Ali is behind the President.

President Irfaan Ali is on an official three-day visit to the Republic of Suriname.

According to a statement yesterday from the Office of the President, the Head of State will be in the neighbouring country until Thursday and will have discussions with Surinamese President Chandrikapersad Santokhi to build on the issues raised during the visit of the latter to Guyana last August. 

The two leaders are expected to finalise agreements to advance the proposal for the construction of the Corentyne River Bridge and to establish a new mechanism for enhanced dialogue and cooperation.