Aruba cooperation with the Netherlands was the focus of talks covering economic development, investment, education and several projects within the Kingdom.
Leaders reviewed the Landspakket and refinery site
According to 24ora, Prime Minister Mike Eman and Kingdom Relations Minister Gerlien Croes met Dutch State Secretary Eric van der Burg at the Bestuurskantoor. Eman said Aruba has had a positive experience with the Landspakket and wants that cooperation to continue.
The officials also discussed Dutch technical support for preparations to clean the former refinery site, approach the international market and develop a future public tender for new economic activity there.
Investment and waste management entered the talks
The meeting considered opportunities to attract Dutch institutions and companies to Aruba. Eman cited the presence of Wageningen University & Research as one example and said discussions would continue during a visit to the Netherlands the following week.
Possible cooperation with Dutch waste-management organization HVC and access to European development funds were also discussed.
Education and the Kingdom Summit remain on the agenda
Van der Burg emphasized collaboration among the four Kingdom countries. Participants also discussed Aruba’s education challenges and the Kingdom Summit scheduled for Sint Maarten in November. Both sides characterized the meeting as constructive and focused on concrete opportunities.
Source: 24ora
