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The Ministry of Ports and Airports of Brazil and the Government of Suriname signed a letter of intent aimed at deepening cooperation in maritime and port matters. The agreement includes coordinated actions for the modernization of port infrastructure and vessel fleets, in addition to facilitating bilateral trade, the exchange of technical knowledge, and logistical integration between both nations.
Participants and Statements
Thairyne Oliveira, Executive Undersecretary of the Ministry of Ports and Waterways, was responsible for signing the document. According to her statements, "In terms of ports and waterways, we want to exchange experiences to foster synergy between our two sister countries. We are contributing our best practices and also learning from Suriname."
On behalf of Suriname, the Minister of Transport, Communications and Tourism, Raymond Landveld, expressed his country's interest in strengthening ties with Brazil and accessing Brazilian expertise in ports and waterways. Landveld highlighted that "Northeastern Brazil plays a strategic role in Suriname's river transport, especially due to the frequent circulation of small vessels between both countries. In this sense, formalizing an alliance in this area would be a significant step to bring the two countries closer and develop joint initiatives in the waterways sector."
Next Steps: Memorandum of Understanding
According to Lucas Beltrão, Head of the International Advisory Office of the Ministry of Ports and Water Resources of Brazil (MPor), a Memorandum of Understanding is under review that will formalize the bilateral alliance in maritime cooperation. Beltrão indicated that "From now on, we will hold frequent technical meetings to analyze the possibilities of establishing maritime corridors and exploring new areas of port cooperation between Brazil and Suriname."
Bilateral Trade Relations
Trade between both nations has gained relevance in recent years. During 2025, Brazilian exports to Suriname reached USD 54.9 million, while imports from Suriname totaled USD 19.8 million.
Brazil primarily exports poultry meat and pipes to the Surinamese market. Suriname, for its part, trades cigars, cigarettes, machinery, and bearings to Brazil.
Source: portalportuario
