AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVenezuela–Suriname Deal Push: Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez met Suriname’s President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons in Paramaribo and signed a wide package of cooperation agreements covering energy, fishing, agriculture, transport, tourism, education and health, with both sides also setting up a High-Level Joint Commission to turn the accords into results. Oil & Gas Workforce Training: Rodríguez said Venezuela will share its oil and gas experience to train Suriname’s industry, following Suriname’s recent offshore discoveries. Fisheries and Connectivity: The leaders agreed to reopen air routes and allow 200 Venezuelan fishermen to operate in the Atlantic corridor shared with Suriname, alongside fisheries and aquaculture cooperation. Regional Diplomacy: The visit included a floral tribute to Simón Bolívar and repeated calls for Caribbean integration and sovereign, South-South cooperation. Barbados–Suriname Materials Talks: Barbados is exploring deeper economic ties with Suriname, including sourcing silica sand and aggregate as local supplies tighten while infrastructure investment ramps up.
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