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As part of the foreign relations of Suriname, the country is a participant in numerous international organizations. International tensions have arisen due to Suriname's status as a trans-shipment point for South American recreational drugs destined mostly for Europe.

Border disputes[]

Main article: Borders of Suriname

The country claims an area in French Guiana between Litani River and Marouini River (both headwaters of the Lawa). Suriname also claims an area in Guyana between New (Upper Courantyne) and Courantyne/Koetari Rivers (all headwaters of the Courantyne).

International organization participation[]

Suriname is a member of numerous international organizations. Among them, since gaining independence, Suriname has become a member of the UN, the OAS, and the Non-Aligned Movement. Suriname is a member of the Caribbean Community and Common Market and the Association of Caribbean States. It is associated with the European Union through the Lome Convention. Suriname participates in the Amazonian Pact, a grouping of the countries of the Amazon Basin that focuses on protection of the Amazon region's natural resources from environmental degradation.

Reflecting its status as a major bauxite producer, Suriname is a member of the International Bauxite Association. The country also belongs to the Economic Commission for Latin America, the Caribbean Development Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. Suriname became a member of the Islamic Development Bank in 1998, under the Wijdenbosch government. In 2003, Suriname joined the Nederlandse Taalunie (Dutch Language union).

Regional and international agreements[]

Bilateral agreements with several countries of the region, covering diverse areas of cooperation, have underscored the government's interest in strengthening regional ties. The return to Suriname from French Guiana of about 8,000 refugees of the 1986–91 civil war between the military and domestic insurgents has improved relations with French authorities. Longstanding border disputes with Guyana and French Guiana remain unresolved. Negotiations with the Government of Guyana brokered by the Jamaican Prime Minister in 2000 did not produce an agreement but the countries agreed to restart talks after Guyanese national elections in 2001. In January 2002 the presidents of Suriname and Guyana met in Suriname and agreed to resume negotiations, establishing the Suriname-Guyana border commission to begin meeting in May 2002. An earlier dispute with Brazil ended amicably after formal demarcation of the border.

In May 1997, then-President Wijdenbosch joined US President Clinton and 14 other Caribbean leaders during the first-ever US-regional summit in Bridgetown, Barbados. The summit strengthened the basis for regional Partnership for Prosperity and Security in the Caribbean - Outlining a framework for cooperation on justice and counter narcotics issues, finance, development, and trade.

Bilateral relations[]

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Armenia 24 July 1999

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 July 1999.

 Australia 1994

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 February 1994.[1]

 Barbados 8 March 1978 See Barbados–Suriname relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 March 1978. In 2009 both nations formed a Joint Commission to improve relations between both countries and expand in various areas of cooperation.[2]

 Belize 13 May 1998
 Brazil See Brazil–Suriname relations
  • Brazil has an embassy in Paramaribo.[5]
  • Suriname has an embassy in Brasilia.
 Canada 1975
 China See China–Suriname relations
  • China has an embassy in Paramaribo.
  • Suriname has an embassy in Beijing.
 Cuba
  • Cuba has an embassy in Paramaribo.
  • Suriname has an embassy in Havana.
 Cyprus 1980

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 July 1980.[7]

 Dominica

Both countries are full members of the Organization of American States and of the Caribbean Community.

 France
  • France has an embassy in Paramaribo.[8]
  • Suriname has an embassy in Paris and a consulate-general in Cayenne.
 Germany

Both countries established diplomatic relations for many years back.[9]

 Grenada

Both countries are full members of the Organization of American States and of the Caribbean Community.

 Guyana See Guyana–Suriname relations
 India See India–Suriname relations
  • India has an embassy in Paramaribo.[10]
  • Suriname has an embassy in New Delhi.[11]
 Indonesia See Indonesia–Suriname relations
  • Indonesia has an embassy in Paramaribo.
  • Suriname has an embassy in Jakarta.
 Israel 1976

Both countries established diplomatic relations in February 1976.[12]

 Japan 1975

Both countries established diplomatic relations in December 1975.[13]

 Latvia 2009

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 May 2009.[14]

 Lithuania 2013

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 March 2013.[15]

 Maldives 2008

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 October 2008.[16]

 Mexico 1975 See Mexico–Suriname relations
  • Mexico is accredited to Suriname from its embassy in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and has an honorary consulate in Paramaribo.[17]
  • Suriname is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C.; United States.[18]
 Montenegro 2010

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 May 2010.[19]

   Nepal 25 November 2018

Both countries established diplomatic relations in October 2018.[20]

 Netherlands 25 November 1975 See Netherlands–Suriname relations
 Russia

The nations have begun discussing cooperation in the areas of agriculture, fishing, shipbuilding, education, along with trade. In October 2013, the Surinamese foreign minister, Yldiz Pollack-Beighle visited Moscow for talks on concluding military and joint law enforcement training.[23]

 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Both countries are full members of the Organization of American States and of the Caribbean Community.

 Serbia 1976

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1976.[24]

 South Africa
  • South Africa is accredited to Suriname from its high commission in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
 South Korea 28 November 1975
  • Diplomatic relations were established between the Republic of Korea and Suriname on 28 November 1975.
  Switzerland 1979 See Suriname–Switzerland relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1979.[25]

 Trinidad and Tobago See Suriname-Trinidad and Tobago relations
  • Both Nations are members of CARICOM
  • Both were once a part of the British Empire
 Turkey 1976[26]
  • Turkish Embassy in Port of Spain is accredited to Suriname.[26]
  • Trade volume between the two countries was US$18.2 million in 2019 (Suriname's exports/imports: 0.1/18.1 million USD).[26]
 Turkmenistan 1999

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 June 1999.[27]

 United Kingdom

Both countries established diplomatic relations for many years back.[28]

 United States See Suriname–United States relations
  • Suriname has an embassy in Washington, D.C. and a consulate-general in Miami.[29]
  • United States has an embassy in Paramaribo.[30]
 Venezuela
  • Suriname has an embassy in Caracas.
  • Venezuela has an embassy in Paramaribo.
 Vietnam 1997

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 December 1997.[31]

See also[]

References[]

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