10/09/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2025 07:36
On October 8, 2025 the new Ambassador, Luca Pierantoni, presented his credentials to the President of Suriname, Jennifer Simons. In brief remarks during the accreditation ceremony Ambassador Pierantoni emphasized the long-standing friendship between Suriname and the EU, based on democracy, respect for human rights, and sustainability. In addition to collaborating on the green agenda, biodiversity and forest protection, and entrepreneurship, he also sees new opportunities for growth and economic development. He referred to the Global Gateway, the new European Union initiative to strengthen cooperation with partner countries. "This entails increased investment, both with the private and public sectors, and the development of green infrastructure and more. The Global Gateway is our way of finding new forms of cooperation with Suriname and the region.