Suriname offers Cuba hurricane recovery aid
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| Published on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 |
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HAVANA, Cuba (ACN): The government of Suriname will contribute $125,000 to Cuban efforts for recovery after the passing of the devastating hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
The announcement was made by Suriname's Foreign Relations Minister Lygia Kraag-Keteldjjk at the request of the president of her country, Ronald Venetiaan, in a meeting with the Cuban ambassador to that country Andres Gonzalez Garrido.
On behalf of Suriname's government, the minister expressed her deep sorrow for the damage caused by the two hurricanes and the death of seven people. The minister noted that her country is a poor nation, but is willing to support the Cuban people by making "a modest contribution."
The Cuban ambassador thanked the Surinamese government for the gesture of solidarity, through which the South American country has joined the movement that has emerged to help Cuba at such a critical moment.
Gonzalez Garrido said the action demonstrates the growing friendship and relations of solidarity between the Cuban people and that nation.
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