Government

The Government of Suriname is accessible via its website www.gov.sr where you will find information about the services from the Government, the various ministries and its tasks as well as contact addresses. 

In the menu on the left you can find information about national holidays in Suriname. These are the closing dates of the Consulate General. You will see a link to the Constitution of Suriname. All other information on legislation in Suriname is available through the website of the National Assembly on www.dna.sr  The last link is a list of contact addresses for public authorities of the Government of Suriname.

Foreign Policy objectives

Suriname's foreign policy focuses at:

• Maintaining relations with foreign countries in general
• Strengthening bilateral relations and promote strategic integration and development
• Promote and defend national interests in the multilateral arena
• Establish a comprehensive policy on migration
• Institutionally strengthen the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Suriname is aware that in present time, no country can develop on its own. Spearheads in the foreign policy of Suriname are the border- and neighbouring countries, the integration of Suriname in the context of UNASUR, CARICOM and CELAC, as well as the intensification of bilateral and multilateral cooperation and its diversification. Furthermore, increasing the share of Suriname in international trade through the attraction of investment and the search for export markets, as well as the contribution of the Surinamese Diaspora to the national development, is also among the new priorities of the Government of Suriname with regard to its foreign policy.

Suriname is also member of the following organizations:

African Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) 
United Nations (UN)
Organization of American States  (OAS)
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
Interamerican Development Bank (IDB)  
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)

The Republic of Suriname is a constitutional democracy. The legislative powers of the State are attributed to the National Assembly of Suriname, which is the highest political body of the state. This Parliament consists of 51 members, elected by popular vote for a period of five years.

The Vice President of the Republic is elected in a similar process. The Vice President is the Chair of the Council of Ministers.

A State Advisory Council consisting of 15 members advises the President in the conduct of policies. These members are:

• representatives of all political parties represented in the National Assembly
• representatives of Unions
• representatives of Industry

Justice is exercised by an independent Court of Justice, of which the members are appointed for life by the President in consultation with the National Assembly, the State Advisory Council, and the National Order of Private Attorneys.

The highest executive and administrative power are exercised by a Council of 16 Ministers, representing an equal number of ministries, appointed by the President.

Administrative Divisions

Suriname is divided into 10 ten administrative districts, namely Brokopondo, Commewijne, Coronie, Marowijne, Nickerie, Para, Paramaribo, Saramacca, Sipaliwini, Wanica. Each district has a fixed number of resorts, gathered from the total area. The District Commissioner (DC) is the Administrative Head and also chairman of the District Council. The DC is assisted by a District Secretary and a number of other executive officials.

The Republic of Suriname is a constitutional democracy. The legislative powers of the State are attributed to the National Assembly of Suriname, which is the highest political body of the state. This Parliament consists of 51 members, elected by popular vote for a period of five years.

The Vice President of the Republic is elected in a similar process. The Vice President is the Chair of the Council of Ministers.

A State Advisory Council consisting of 15 members advises the President in the conduct of policies. These members are:

• representatives of all political parties represented in the National Assembly
• representatives of Unions
• representatives of Industry

Justice is exercised by an independent Court of Justice, of which the members are appointed for life by the President in consultation with the National Assembly, the State Advisory Council, and the National Order of Private Attorneys.

The highest executive and administrative power are exercised by a Council of 16 Ministers, representing an equal number of ministries, appointed by the President.

Administrative Divisions

Suriname is divided into 10 ten administrative districts, namely Brokopondo, Commewijne, Coronie, Marowijne, Nickerie, Para, Paramaribo, Saramacca, Sipaliwini, Wanica. Each district has a fixed number of resorts, gathered from the total area. The District Commissioner (DC) is the Administrative Head and also chairman of the District Council. The DC is assisted by a District Secretary and a number of other executive officials.

Government contacts