CARICOM congratulates Suriname on its 44th Independence Anniversary

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has extended congratulations to the Government and people of Suriname as the country celebrates its 44th Anniversary of Independence.

CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, in a congratulatory message to the President of Suriname HE Desiré Bouterse, noted that as the people of Suriname pause to celebrate the growth and achievements of their country, they do so against a background of dedication and commitment to country that ensured solid progress since the attainment of independence.

The Secretary-General also noted that the Community has benefitted  from Suriname’s invaluable contributions to regional integration.

“We are particularly grateful for Suriname’s leadership within the CARICOM Quasi-Cabinet in matters pertaining to Culture, Gender, Youth, and Sport, matters that bolster the CARICOM identity and spirit of Community,” Ambassador LaRocque stated.

Suriname celebrates forty-four years of Independence on Monday 25 November 2019.

Source: CARICOM TODAY

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