On June 25, 2026, the Chinese Embassy in Suriname held a ‘Joint Meeting on Building a Safe Overseas Chinese Community and Security Cooperation Among the Suriname Police, the Overseas Chinese Organizations, and Chinese Enterprises.’ Ambassador Lin Ji attended and delivered remarks. The event was attended by approximately 30 people, including Police Chief Melvin Pinas, representatives of senior police officers, and representatives from major overseas Chinese organizations and the Chinese Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Suriname.

Ambassador Lin expressed gratitude to the Surinamese police for their efforts to create a safe and secure environment for overseas Chinese and Chinese-funded enterprises in Suriname, and commended the work done by overseas Chinese organizations and the Chinese Enterprises Chamber of Commerce. He hoped that all parties would take this joint meeting as an opportunity to strengthen communication and cooperation and jointly build a robust safety and security network for the overseas Chinese community.

Chief Pinas provided an overview of the recent security situation in Suriname and the police department’s key priorities, expressing his willingness to work closely with the Embassy, overseas Chinese organizations, and Chinese Enterprises Chamber of Commerce to jointly maintain social security and stability.

Representatives from overseas Chinese associations and the Chinese Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in attendance offered suggestions on strengthening cooperation among the Suriname police, the overseas Chinese organizations, and Chinese enterprises, drawing on their practical experiences in work and daily life. The Surinamese police listened carefully to the opinions and suggestions and responded positively.