With financing of the bridge over the Corentyne River a major problem for Suriname, an approach has been made to China for funding on behalf of Paramaribo and Guyana.
During an official visit to China, Surinamese President Chandrikapersad Santokhi handed over a joint letter, on behalf of himself and President Irfaan Ali, to President Xi Jinping, seeking possible concessional financing for the Corentyne River bridge project.
According to an article in the Suriname Herald newspaper, discussions are set to continue at the level of the financial authorities, as soon as possible, to explore funding options for the bridge.
