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| Nov 25, 2021

CARICOM hails Suriname on 46th anniversary of independence

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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated the Government and People of Suriname on the country’s 46th Anniversary of Independence which it celebrates today (November 25).

CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett, in a congratulatory message to Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi said: “Suriname has made remarkable progress in those 46 years, which is the result of hard work by a resolute people in their quest for growth, sustainable development and the well-being of the country.”

She added: “CARICOM is pleased to join in your celebration and I reaffirm my own commitment and that of my staff to working alongside the government and people of your country for the continued progress of Suriname.”

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