Suriname and Guyana have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation across political, economic, and infrastructural domains. This pledge was solidified during a high-level meeting between Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, and Cooperation (BIS), Melvin Bouva, and his Guyanese counterpart, Hugh Todd, on Tuesday in Georgetown. The discussions took place on the sidelines of the International Business Conference, held in Guyana from October 14 to 16. The meeting built upon the recent visit of Guyanese President Irfaan Ali to Suriname’s President Jennifer Simons in September. Both ministers focused on actionable steps to implement the Strategic Dialogue and Cooperation Platform (SDCP), which serves as the framework for collaboration between the two nations. Key areas of discussion included regional integration, trade, energy, agriculture, and tourism. The ministers highlighted the strategic significance of the Suriname-Guyana corridor, which is increasingly recognized as a vital economic zone linking the Caribbean with Latin America. They pledged to actively support this development in partnership with the private sector and multilateral organizations. Specific projects addressed during the meeting included the Corantijn Bridge initiative, the revitalization of the Canawaima Ferry Service, energy cooperation with a focus on sustainable alternatives, the reactivation of the Border Commission, and the operational resumption of SDCP committees by November 1. These committees will focus on agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and energy. Both ministers agreed to hold regular consultations to monitor progress and evaluate the implementation of SDCP agreements. In a joint statement, they described the meeting as “constructive and forward-looking,” emphasizing stability, mutual benefit, and sustainable growth in the region. Minister Bouva was accompanied by Minister Andrew Baasaron of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship, and Technological Innovation, Ambassador Liselle Blankendal, Deputy Director Shailesh Ramsingh, and Second Secretary Lucille Starke-Esajas.