This position was expressed in a joint statement signed by Suriname's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and International Cooperation, Melvin Bova, and Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, following discussions held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The statement noted that "the Government of the Republic of Suriname opened an embassy in Rabat and a consulate general in Dakhla in May 2022, with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation."

Minister Bova expressed his country's "deep gratitude" to His Majesty King Mohammed VI for his vision of South-South cooperation, which is founded on mutual respect, effectiveness, solidarity, and pragmatism. He also highlighted the importance of this royal vision, which contributes to sustainable development in the Caribbean region through concrete socio-economic projects.

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