During the Belém Climate Summit in Brazil, President Jennifer Simons of Suriname and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a significant bilateral meeting aimed at deepening cooperation between their nations. The leaders agreed to organize a presidential-level working visit by February 2026 to further develop concrete areas of collaboration. Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, and Cooperation, Melvin Bouva, announced that foreign ministers from both countries will convene a follow-up meeting before the end of this year to prepare for the visit. Key topics discussed included the Amazon rainforest, climate policy, and poverty alleviation. Suriname formally expressed its support for Brazil’s Tropical Forests Forever Fund, a climate initiative recently launched by President Lula. Social development also took center stage, with President Simons expressing interest in learning from Brazil’s successful Bolsa Família program, which supports vulnerable families. Minister Bouva highlighted upcoming discussions on agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, and education, as well as plans to strengthen ties with Brazil’s Rio Branco Institute to provide more Surinamese students with opportunities to study in Brazil. Bouva emphasized that the relationship with Brazil is a foreign policy priority and stressed the importance of regional collaboration with Guyana and neighboring countries, aiming to maximize societal and economic benefits through targeted investments.
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Regional agricultural officials reach consensus to enhance technical collaboration, facilitate innovative technologies to mitigate risks to food safety
Agricultural ministers from across the Americas gathered in Brasília to forge a united front against pests and diseases threatening regional food security. The meeting, hosted by the Brazilian government in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), focused on enhancing technical cooperation, improving information sharing, and expanding access to advanced technologies. Key threats addressed included the New World screwworm, African swine fever, and other transboundary plant and animal diseases, which pose significant risks to farmers and rural communities. Participants pledged support for the Agricultural Health and Food Security Initiative of the Americas, a platform aimed at coordinating collective efforts in this critical area. Delegates from Argentina and the United States emphasized the importance of science-based decision-making in trade and agricultural production, noting that IICA Member States are the world’s largest net exporters of food. They stressed that maintaining a competitive, secure, and healthy agricultural system is vital for prosperity, public health, and regional development.
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Cuba reaffirms support for Palestinian people’s rights
During recent discussions in the Committees on Education and Financial and Administrative Affairs, the Cuban delegation voiced strong support for draft resolutions aimed at enhancing educational and cultural initiatives in the occupied Arab territories. The delegation emphasized its endorsement of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and its educational programs, particularly in the Gaza Strip, where ongoing violations of international law continue to severely impact Palestinian civilians. Cuba underscored the necessity of a peace agreement that ensures the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State within the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Such an agreement, the delegation argued, must uphold the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the return of refugees. Additionally, Cuba reaffirmed its commitment to UNESCO’s Action Plan in Gaza, which faces significant challenges due to the occupation’s restrictive conditions, hindering the organization’s operational effectiveness.
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Australian Deputy PM meets Cuban Ambassador
In a recent meeting at the Australian Federal Parliament, officials from both Australia and Cuba explored avenues to enhance their bilateral relationship, focusing on key sectors such as education, health, biotechnology, and mining. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles extended warm greetings to the Cuban people and wished Cuban diplomat Leydey Dieguez success in her future endeavors. Dieguez, who was also received by Australia’s Governor-General Samantha Joy Mostyn, discussed the progress of bilateral ties and shared experiences in educational collaboration. Notably, Dieguez highlighted the success of the Cuban literacy program ‘Yo Si Puedo’ (Yes, I Can), implemented in 13 Aboriginal communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory since 2012, which has seen over 300 graduates. Additionally, Dieguez met with Assistant Foreign Minister Matt Thistlethwaite and officials from the Latin America division of the Australian Foreign Office to mark the conclusion of her diplomatic mission. She expressed gratitude for Australia’s support in the recent United Nations vote against the U.S. economic, commercial, and financial blockade on Cuba.






