WILLEMSTAD – After deciding to remain in Curaçao, Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas held a virtual meeting today with Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Caspar van Weel, Prime Minister Luc Mercelina of St. Maarten, and Prime Minister Mike Eman of Aruba to discuss recent geopolitical developments in the Caribbean, including tensions related to Venezuela.
According to official information from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, there are currently no indications of an acute threat to Aruba, Bonaire, or Curaçao. The Kingdom continues to monitor developments in the region with close attention.
The governments of the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten, and Bonaire maintain structured and regular consultations to exchange information on security, crisis management, and preparedness for potential scenarios that may arise in the region. Within this framework, Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao are working on various contingency scenarios, with support from the relevant Dutch ministries.
The Government of Curaçao emphasizes its focus on maintaining calm, vigilance, and preparedness. Within the Kingdom framework, Curaçao continues to work closely with the Netherlands, Aruba, St. Maarten, and Bonaire to safeguard regional stability and security, in full respect of the international norms that guide the Kingdom’s shared responsibility.