Newly-appointed UN Resident Coordinator for Suriname Presents Letter of Credence

During their meeting Ms. Kazana reassured Minister Ramdin of the UN's unwavering support for Suriname's national priorities and endeavors towards achieving its Sustainable Development Goals.  The parties discussed the importance of close alignment of the UN’s work to the national priorities, with a focus on strategic policy dialogue and support, in coordination with the national SDG Commission and the SDG Platform.  The UN will also support Suriname’s participation in the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and the Summit of the Future in 2024, in New York. 

As the designated representative of the UN Secretary General and the head of the UN country team, the Resident Coordinator provides strategic direction to the UN system agencies working in Suriname.  The UN country team comprises fifteen UN agencies, funds and programmes working together towards supporting Suriname's development efforts. The United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office serves as a hub, bringing together the resident and non-resident agencies to jointly support national sustainable development policies and programmes. 

With her extensive experience in international development cooperation, Ms. Kazana’s background will serve as an asset in leading the UN development operations, not only in Suriname but also in Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten.