President Murmu to visit Suriname, Serbia this week

According to a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs, President Droupadi Murmu will begin a two-nation tour in Suriname and Serbia on June 4.

President Murmu will visit Paramaribo during her visit to Suriname from June 4-6, at the invitation of the country’s President, Chandrikapersad Santokhi. On June 5, the President will be the Chief Guest at the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Indian arrival in Suriname.

President will hold bilateral talks with her counterpart in Suriname, Santokhi. She will also visit historical and cultural sites, as well as interact with members of the Indian community and diaspora.

On the second leg of her visit, President Murmu will pay a State Visit to Serbia on June 7, at the invitation of Aleksandar Vucic, President of Serbia.

“During her two-day visit, President will have a bilateral meeting with President Vucic, and meet the Prime Minister, Ana Brnabic, and Speaker of the National Assembly, Vladimir Orlic. President will also address a business event and interact with the Indian community and friends of India,” according to the statement
Notably, Murmu’s visit to Suriname marks her first State Visit since assuming the office of the President last year.

The visit of the President to Suriname, following closely the visit of President Santokhi to India in January 2023, will provide further impetus to the ongoing momentum in bilateral relations.

“President’s State Visit to Serbia is the first-ever visit by a Head of State from either side and reflects India’s commitment to further strengthen bilateral trade and economic, cultural and people-to-people ties,” the statement read.