Suriname and China have formalized a significant bilateral agreement to construct drinking water infrastructure across 26 villages in the remote interior regions of Boven-Suriname, Marowijne, and Brokopondo. The partnership was cemented through the signing of official minutes by David Abiamofo, Suriname’s Minister of Natural Resources, and Jia Jinyi, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Suriname.
This development cooperation initiative focuses on installing advanced groundwater purification systems designed to provide sustainable access to safe drinking water for thousands of residents in historically underserved communities. The project represents a complete donation from the People’s Republic of China, covering all implementation costs.
The agreement follows extensive preparatory work conducted in June by Chinese technical experts who performed comprehensive feasibility studies and meticulously assessed local conditions in each beneficiary village. Suriname’s Water Supply Service will facilitate project execution through logistical support, community communication, and capacity building programs.
This infrastructure development marks a substantial step toward addressing structural water supply deficiencies in Suriname’s interior regions, potentially transforming public health outcomes and living standards in these communities.