Eman Buma talks in the Netherlands focused on how Kingdom decisions take account of Aruba’s circumstances, identity and aspirations, according to Prime Minister Mike Eman’s account reported by NoticiaCla on October 20.
Aruba’s perspective in institutional advice
Eman met Sybrand van Haersma Buma, vice-president of the Council of State. He said Aruba’s representatives in the institution had helped improve understanding of the country’s challenges and bring the Caribbean perspective into its advice.
The prime minister described the meeting as constructive and said there was understanding of Aruba’s position as an autonomous country within the Kingdom. These assessments are attributed to Eman, rather than presented as a jointly issued agreement.
Common good and forty years of country status
The discussion also covered the common good and the contribution of economic and political models to well-being, the report said. Eman presented a copy of Volk van Veerkracht – 40 jaar Land Aruba, a reflection on Aruba’s development since Status Aparte in 1986.
The account reports a meeting and the topics discussed, not a new law or formal change to Aruba’s constitutional position.
Source: Read the original report.
