Venezuela and Suriname seal new strategic bilateral cooperation agreements

President Delcy Rodríguez highlighted the importance of the agreements signed with Suriname during her official visit to that country, considering that they constitute a new impetus for economic, commercial and bilateral cooperation between the two South American nations.

After the signing of different cooperation instrumentsThe head of state highlighted that the agreements will allow for the expansion of productive capacities and the strengthening of strategic sectors, while also contributing to greater regional integration.

"These are agreements on economic and commercial cooperation to solidify our bilateral relations," the Venezuelan president stated.

In her statement to the press, broadcast by Venezolana de Televisión, President Delcy Rodríguez highlighted the cooperation in the hydrocarbons sector, an area in which Venezuela will contribute its experience in oil and gas exploration and production, as well as specialized training for the Surinamese industry.

"We offer Venezuela's expertise in oil and gas exploration and production, in the hydrocarbon sector, and we provide training to the Surinamese industry. We are pleased to be able to support this effort with the Venezuelan University of Hydrocarbons, which has extraordinary technological and artificial intelligence platforms," ​​he emphasized.

Fisheries and food security

Regarding fishing, the national leader valued the signed agreement as a benefit for both countries and, particularly, for Venezuelan fishermen.

He asserted that with the signing of this agreement, approximately 200 fishermen from Nueva Esparta and Sucre will be able to obtain licenses to fish in the Atlantic corridor projected by Suriname.

Cooperation will also extend to the agricultural sector, with mechanisms aimed at strengthening food production and food security in both countries. Among the objectives are the harmonization of animal and plant health regulations, the exchange of expertise in animal genetics, and the promotion of regenerative agriculture practices.

"Binational trade, and the agreement we signed in the area of ​​agriculture, is also fundamental for food production and food security," he said.

Boosting trade and tourism

Another agreement signed focuses on air connectivity, to increase commercial flights between Venezuela and Suriname and thus facilitate greater regional integration.

To this end, President Delcy Rodríguez indicated that Venezuela will grant the fifth freedom to airlines, with the purpose of expanding the possibilities of participation and cooperation in air transport.

“The air connectivity agreement should also substantially boost our rapprochement,” he said.

Both parties proposed strengthening maritime transport and creating conditions that favor binational trade.

Education, technology and vocational training

The signed agreements also include cooperation in higher education, knowledge exchange, and professional and technical training.

President Delcy Rodríguez announced that Venezuela is opening its doors to Surinamese medical students and highlighted opportunities for academic exchange in areas such as hydrocarbons, agriculture, and technology.

Regional integration and peace

During her remarks, the head of state highlighted the importance of strengthening South American and Caribbean integration through greater physical, economic, and human connectivity.

Similarly, he advocated that these principles should help replace any form of conflict or controversy, while calling for a deepening of unity among the peoples of the region and recalling Simón Bolívar's integrationist vision expressed in the Jamaica Letter.

"The path forward is cooperation, the path forward is friendship, the path forward is relations within the framework of international law, which must replace any form of conflict, controversy, or difference. This is the path, and we can set this example for countries in our region and for countries around the world, with whom we will also meet in the multilateral arena, raising the banners of peace and friendship," he emphasized.

President Delcy Rodríguez stated that the bilateral agenda will continue through political consultation mechanisms and the Suriname-Venezuela Joint Commission, scheduled for the first quarter of 2027 in Suriname.

During the event, honors were paid to the figure and legacy of the Liberator Simón Bolívar, highlighting the shared commitment to the consolidation of sovereignty, regional solidarity and the strengthening of bilateral relations between the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Honors to the Liberator Simón Bolívar

As part of her work agenda in Suriname, President Delcy Rodríguez paid tribute to the Liberator Father, Simón Bolívar, with a floral offering at the monument located in Paramaribo.

The event, broadcast by Venezolana de Televisión, was attended by diplomatic authorities and official delegations from both nations.

In this act, the historical ties of fraternity, cooperation and integration that unite Venezuela and Suriname within the framework of peace diplomacy were reaffirmed.