January 30, 2026   Ambassador Lin Ji of the People’s Republic of China to Suriname signed the “Supplementary Framework Agreement on the Concessional Loans Provided by China to Suriname” with Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and Cooperation, H.E. Bouva. Suriname’s Minister of Finance and Planning Wijnerman attended the signing ceremony.

Ambassador Lin stated that the signing of the Agreement reflects the deep friendship between China and Suriname. China is willing to work with Suriname, based on the principles of mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit, and win-win cooperation, and to take the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to promote cooperation in various fields to new levels.

The Surinamese side expressed heartfelt gratitude for China’s support and assistance. They noted that the Agreement will help Suriname achieve its sustainable development goal and look forward to deepening practical cooperation with China to further advance bilateral relations.