The Director General of International Affairs, Orlando de la Vega Luna, together with the Director of the Institute of Geography, Hermann Manriquez Tirado, made an official visit to Suriname with the aim of strengthening the ties of collaboration between academic and governmental institutions of this South American country and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV) During their stay, the representatives of the PUCV had the opportunity to visit the Universiteit Anton de Kom van Suriname, where they held a meeting with Nishma Bharos, Director of International Relations of that institution. During this meeting, possible areas of academic cooperation were discussed and opportunities for student and research exchange between the two universities were explored.
In addition, a meeting was held with the Minister of Land Policy and Forest Management. This meeting underscores the shared commitment of both institutions to promote responsible practices in the management of natural resources and the conservation of Suriname's environmental heritage.
In summary, the visit of Orlando de la Vega Luna, Hermann Manriquez and their delegation to Suriname has strengthened the ties of collaboration between the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso and various academic and governmental institutions in Suriname, laying the groundwork for future cooperation and joint development initiatives.
