Mercelina discusses oversight, economy and Trust Fund projects in Netherlands

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina’s working visit to the Netherlands has included meetings on public financial oversight, economic development, infrastructure and Kingdom relations. Mercelina met Pieter Duisenberg, president of the General Audit Chamber of the Netherlands, on financial accountability and the management of public resources.

Mercelina also met Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Heleen Herbert to discuss economic resilience, sustainable development and knowledge exchange for small island economies. His programme included talks with Dr. Zoran Vojinovic of IHE Delft Institute for Water Education on infrastructure and environmental planning, and with Senator Jeroen Recourt on Kingdom relations and institutional cooperation.

Discussions with Frans Weekers and representatives linked to the Sint Maarten Trust Fund Steering Committee covered projects involving waste management and infrastructure. The programme also included a meeting with Aruba Prime Minister Mike Eman and discussions on healthcare cooperation, including a proposed regional mental health facility for Sint Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius.

Mercelina was accompanied by Secretary-General Dr. Abel Knottnerus and Chief of Staff Stuart Johnson, with Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita R. Arrindell participating in the visit.