Latest news in Suriname? September 12th, 2026

Venezuela and Suriname Sign Comprehensive Bilateral Accords Surinamese President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons and Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez signed major cooperation agreements in Paramaribo covering energy, trade, agriculture, and connectivity. The accords include technical training for Suriname’s growing offshore oil and gas industry, reopening bilateral air and maritime transit routes, and establishing shared fishing corridors in the Atlantic. The meeting also marked the 50th anniversary of official diplomatic relations between both nations. teleSUR English+ 2Regional Economic Partnerships Delegations from Barbados met with Surinamese state mining officials to secure imports of silica sand and construction aggregate from Suriname to support major domestic infrastructure initiatives. Newswires by CountryRural Energy Access Initiative Suriname has partnered with the United Nations Joint SDG Fund on a remote community energy program, expanding off-grid renewable energy infrastructure across interior settlements. fundsforNGOs