On September 21, 2026, Ambassador Jia Guide, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, met with H.E. Ambassador Aashna Wandani Kanhai, Permanent Representative of Suriname.

Ambassador Jia Guide noted that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The two sides have always respected each other, treated each other as equals,  firmly supported each other on issues involving each other’s core interests and major concerns, and achieved fruitful practical cooperation in various fields. China stands ready to maintain close coordination and cooperation with Suriname in multilateral affairs, to jointly promote the building of a more just and equitable global governance system, and advance the bilateral strategic cooperative partnership for more progress.

Ambassador Kanhai stated that the friendship between Suriname and China has a long-standing history, Suriname always regards China as a key partner, and appreciates China’s assistance in infrastructure development and improvement of the economy and people’s livelihoods. Suriname stands ready to strengthen communication and coordination as well as mutual support with China on the Geneva platform, and jointly uphold the common interests of the Global South.