Director for the Americas Division in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs & Peace Operations Concludes Visit to Suriname
25 January 2023
The Director for the Americas Division in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs & Peace Operations at the United Nations, Ms. Laura Elena Flores, concluded a two-day visit to Parmaribo, Suriname.
Ms. Flores was received in audience by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, H.E. Albert Ramdin, where the pair discussed Suriname’s commitment to inclusion, equity and opportunity for all segments of society as the country undertakes efforts to preserve its carbon negative status while employing nature-based solutions to address the effects of climate change.
In addition to discussions with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Director also met with members of civil society, academia, youth, and the press during her mission to Suriname.