On December 13, 2025, Ambassador Lin Ji of the People’s Republic of China attended the award ceremony for the 2025 Chinese Ambassador Scholarship. Over 200 attendees participated, including Mrs. Haidy Lindveld, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science, and Culture of Suriname, Mr. Gardel Jong A Ten, Vice Chairman of the Confucius Institute at Suriname University, and representatives from the awarded educational institutions, teachers, and students.

Ambassador Lin emphasized the importance both China and Suriname place on the development of education, positioning educational cooperation as a prominent aspect of China-Suriname friendly relations. He encouraged everyone to seize opportunities, use Chinese as a bridge, and lay a solid foundation for deepening China-Suriname friendship, cooperation, and promoting exchanges between civilizations.

Mrs. Haidy Lindveld, Mr. Gardel Jong A Ten, and others expressed gratitude for China’s strong support for Suriname’s youth and education sector. They pledged to actively promote Chinese language teaching, continue the Suriname-China friendship, and further enhance exchange and cooperation.

Ambassador Lin presented certificates to the award-winning students and institutional representatives and engaged in conversations with them. Mainstream media from Suriname attended the event for coverage.