Suriname, Turkey Sign Economic Cooperation Agreements

A Surinamese delegation comprising representatives of 25 companies led by Ameerali arrived yesterday in Turkey pursuant to an invitation by the government of the Eurasian nation.

The bilateral agenda includes talks aimed at strengthening political and economic relations, as well as to address various regional issues and on cooperation in the international arena.

In press conference by the two leaders, Erdogan announced that they will soon sign three other deals on visa-exemption, promotion and reciprocal protection of investments and air transport.

He stressed the interest of the Turkish government to strengthen ties with Latin America, adding that Surinam support is crucial to boost relations with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Meanwhile, Ameerali described this visit “a historic step” to forge closer ties with Turkey.

“We welcome the Turkish investors wanting to do business in Suriname, and I can assure that our business delegation is seriously interested in business opportunities here,” he affirmed. On behalf of the President of Suriname, Desi Bouterse, Ameerali invited the Turkish president to visit the Caribbean nation.

This is the highest level visit since Suriname and Turkey established diplomatic relations in 1976.

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