AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVenezuela–Suriname Deal Push: Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez wrapped up an official visit to Paramaribo by signing 10 cooperation agreements with President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, covering energy, fishing, agriculture, transport, tourism, education and more—plus plans to reopen air routes and let 200 Venezuelan fishermen operate in the Atlantic corridor. Oil & Gas Skills Transfer: Rodríguez said Venezuela will train Suriname’s oil and gas workforce, pointing to Suriname’s new offshore discoveries and Venezuela’s exploration experience. Regional Integration Theme: Both leaders framed the pacts as a step toward Caribbean integration and “sovereign” South-South cooperation, with monitoring and technical evaluations to follow. CARICOM/Regional Diplomacy: The visit was also presented as part of the 50-year diplomatic relationship between Caracas and Paramaribo. Sports (Local Interest): Dutch cycling star Demi Vollering is set to race Curaçao’s Kärcher Duo Xtreme mountain bike event on Nov. 15, with the race drawing riders from Suriname and the wider region. Energy Investment Watch: Indonesia’s Pertamina is exploring upstream oil and gas opportunities in Guyana and Suriname as it diversifies supply sources.
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