President Santokhi still hopes to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Dagblad Suriname

President Chandrikapersad Santokhi stated, among other things, that he was prepared for a meeting with Chinese president xi jinping during the celebration of the Chinese New Year on January 22 in the Kong Ngie Tong Sang building in Paramaribo. He visited the Chinese organizations Kong Ngie Tong Sang and Chung Fa Foei Kon as a guest.

The head of state expressed his appreciation for what the associations had done for the Surinamese community in the presence of the Chinese ambassador, Han Jing. The ambassador to Suriname, Han Jing, said he is "ready" and committed to advancing the two countries' ties.

A bilateral meeting with the Chinese leader is something that President Santokhi said he was prepared for. At the G20 summit in Bali in November of last year, Santokhi was scheduled to meet President Xi Jinping.

Santokhi, however, made the choice to remain at home in light of the circumstances that existed at the time in his own nation. In order to strengthen cooperation across all sectors, he said on Saturday, "I am ready for bilateral talks at the level of two presidents.".

Additionally, he mentioned that Pick Fung Chong, the People's Republic of China's recently appointed ambassador, would soon depart for her new post and that her presence would further strengthen bilateral cooperation. The head of state declared that the main focus would be on strengthening connections that would be advantageous to both parties in areas like trade, the economy, and humanitarian relations.

The question is whether President Santokhi's trip to China—accompanied by a sizable delegation, of course—and a meeting with president xi jinping are actually required to improve the two countries' relations. After all, that relationship can already be regarded as positive, and the contacts and relationships are already in place.

Additionally, in the present day, such meetings can also be held virtually (using Zoom), which would save a lot of money at a time when the majority of people are struggling to make ends meet financially each month. The fact that Desi Bouterse visited Xi Jinping twice during his two terms as president—and should not go unmentioned—should not be overlooked.

On June 26, 2013, in the Great Hall of the People, the Chinese president had their first encounter with Bouterse. To attend the second World Peace Forum, Bouterse traveled to China.

Instead of flying through Amsterdam, he had taken the SLM via Kenya to Beijing. "I am hearing a lot of commotion regarding the trip to China.

The best explanation I've heard is that Bouterse is isolated and is traveling to China as a result. Before departing for China, Bouterse remarked that it was extremely difficult to ignore such foolishness.

Additionally, he predicted that even those Surinamese who do not want to comprehend will come to appreciate the significance of this visit. Prior to that trip, on June 2, while Xi Jinping was in Trinidad and Tobago for a state visit, the two presidents had a meeting and had a 30-minute conversation.

In cordial language, Xi Jinping stated that China was ready to cooperate with Suriname to maintain close ties at a high level, to improve communication and exchanges between governmental agencies, legislative bodies, and political parties, as well as at the local level. This was said during their meeting with Bouterse in China. level must rise, mutual trust must grow, and friendly cooperation between the two countries must be pursued in order to achieve long-term sustainability.

Briefly, it was the customary cordial language of the time. Furthermore, it was stated that both nations should work to advance practical cooperation in infrastructure development, energy and resource exploitation, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, energy conservation, and environmental protection in order to achieve mutual benefit and a win-win situation. Bouterse referred to Suriname and China as "true friends.".

Bouterse claimed that both nations' cooperation in terms of politics, economy, and other areas had been successful. Suriname was willing to maintain relations with China and to broaden its friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation with that country.

Four pertinent documents for cooperation Following their meeting, Bouterse and Xi Jinping signed four "relevant bilateral cooperation documents," according to the news at the time. Xi Jinping was visited by then-President Bouterse for a second time at the end of November 2019—more than six years later.

He had traveled to Beijing on November 25 with a delegation on a flight operated by the Turkish airline Atlas Global and back via Kenya at the invitation of the Chinese president. Additionally, the goal of this visit was to solidify the two nations' strategic partnership while also further deepening and enhancing their bilateral cooperation.

It was agreed to sign more than ten cooperation agreements. Taiwan In addition, Suriname asserted that Taiwan is an inalienable portion of Chinese territory and that the People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government authorized to represent the entirety of China.

In order for relations to continue in a peaceful manner and for the Chinese government to succeed in its goal of achieving national unification, Suriname had expressed its support. Stamp of remembrance The Chinese government released a stamp of remembrance during President Bouterse's visit from November 27 to 30.

Embracing the priceless friendship between the peoples of Suriname and China through a strong and long-lasting strategic partnership is the message on the commemorative stamp, which also includes a picture of President Bouterse. The Court Martial sentenced Bouterse to 20 years in prison on November 29, 2019, while he was still living in China, for his involvement in the murders that took place on December 8.

What all of the other agreements, including those for cooperation, that have been signed between the two nations are supposed to accomplish have never been made clear. However, it is undeniable that Suriname regularly receives assistance from China in a number of areas, including financial contributions and donations of goods and the like.

The extent, manner, and areas of policy in which President Santokhi intends to strengthen ties between the two nations during a potential visit to president xi jinping are all unknown at this time. PK that Suriname receives ongoing assistance from China in a number of areas, including the donation of goods and other items as well as monetary contributions.

The extent, manner, and areas of policy in which President Santokhi intends to strengthen ties between the two nations during a potential visit to president xi jinping are all unknown at this time. PK that Suriname receives ongoing assistance from China in a number of areas, including the donation of goods and other items as well as monetary contributions.

The extent, manner, and areas of policy in which President Santokhi intends to strengthen ties between the two nations during a potential visit to president xi jinping are all unknown at this time. PK.

Embracing the priceless friendship between the peoples of Suriname and China through a strong and long-lasting strategic partnership is the message on the commemorative stamp, which also includes a picture of President Bouterse.