THE HAGUE - Minister of Defense Ruben Brekelmans will visit the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from Monday, January 5th, to Thursday, January 8th. This is a regular working visit to the Caribbean islands/countries of Aruba, Sint Maarten, Curaçao, and Bonaire. The Minister will visit the deployed defense units and will receive an explanation of their tasks in the region.
On Monday, January 5th, the Minister will begin the working visit at the Marine Corps Barracks Savaneta on Aruba. A visit to the Marine Corps Detachment on Sint Maarten will follow on Tuesday, and Naval Base Parera on Curaçao is scheduled for Wednesday. On Thursday, January 8th, after a visit to the station ship HNLMS Groningen, the Minister will conclude the working visit with the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee on Bonaire.
In addition to visiting various defense units, Minister Brekelmans will speak with the governors, prime ministers, and the lieutenant governors of the Caribbean islands/countries. This includes amongst other things attention to the current situation in the Caribbean Region, joint priorities and mutual cooperation.