SURINAME PRESIDENT ADVOCATES FOR GLOBAL REFORM AT UNGA 81

New York, NY (September 22, 2026) — President Jennifer Geerlings–Simons of the Republic of Suriname officially addressed the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly today, delivering a comprehensive call for global dialogue, climate equity, and structural reform of the international governance system.

President Geerlings-Simons urged adherence to a rules-based order, calling for an end to the embargo against Cuba and international support for Haiti. Highlighting Suriname’s status as a carbon-negative nation, she emphasized shared global responsibility for conservation financing.

She also advocated for global restorative justice regarding colonialism and slavery using the CARICOM plan, proposed modernizing the UN Security Council for better representation, and endorsed Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for UN Secretary-General.