Embassy of the United States, Paramaribo

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Embassy of the United States, Paramaribo
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Embassy of the United States, Paramaribo
Location Paramaribo, Suriname
Address165 Kristalstraat Paramaribo, Suriname
Coordinates 5°51′50″N55°7′37″W / 5.86389°N 55.12694°W / 5.86389; -55.12694
Website https://sr.usembassy.gov

The Embassy of the United States in Paramaribo is the diplomatic mission of the United States in Suriname.

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History

The American Embassy in Paramaribo was established on November 25, 1975, following the country's independence from The Netherlands, with Robert L. Flanagin serving as the Chargé d'Affaires ad interim. [1] The United States and Suriname have maintained positive and mutually beneficial relations following the 1991 Surinamese general election after a period of military rule. [2]

In 2023, the embassy condemned the storming of National Assembly building by protesters. [3]

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References

  1. "A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Suriname". history.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. "U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, Suriname". diplomacy.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  3. Kuipers, Ank (February 17, 2023). "Protesters storm Suriname's parliament as anti-austerity rally turns chaotic". reuters.com. Reuters . Retrieved November 14, 2023.