Suriname’s Parliamentary Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs has endorsed the government’s decision to maintain alignment with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) regarding the Venezuela situation rather than adopting an independent national position. Foreign Minister Melvin Bouva emphasized during Monday’s committee hearing that Suriname will uphold the collective stance of the regional bloc while continuously monitoring developments in the neighboring nation.
Committee Chairman Ebu Jones confirmed that discussions with Minister Bouva highlighted the critical importance of safeguarding Suriname’s national interests within international decision-making frameworks. “Suriname must remain vigilant. Our strength derives from established international norms,” Jones stated in an interview with Starnieuws.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has acknowledged recent statements by Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s interim president, who appealed to the international community—particularly U.S. President Donald Trump—to collaborate on Venezuela’s development and future prospects.
Regarding citizen safety, officials confirmed that three Surinamese nationals are officially registered in Venezuela, with one additional individual employed at Suriname’s diplomatic mission. Minister Bouva assured the committee that all Surinamese citizens in Venezuela currently reside in secure circumstances.
The government has also developed contingency plans addressing potential increases in Venezuelan migration toward Suriname. Minister Bouva committed to ongoing consultations with the parliamentary committee to regularly assess evolving developments in Venezuela and their regional implications.