Nation Bulletin

Suriname Backtracks on Building Jerusalem Embassy

The South American country says it does not have the funds to build the controversial embassy

By Suriname News Network
08/02/2022 02:31 am
Updated: 08/02/2022 04:26 pm

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The president of Suriname has backtracked on a controversial pledge to build an embassy in Jerusalem, citing budget constraints. Suriname’s President Jarrett told the National Assembly on Thursday the country did not have the funds to build the embassy, reversing an announcement made last month that had drawn criticism from some members of parliament.

“There is no budget for setting up an embassy of Suriname in Israel,” the president said.