The new Dutch representative for Curacao, Aruba and St. Maarten Gerard van der Wulp, paid a courtesy visit to President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Arrindell on Thursday morning.
Wulp replaces Rob van Maas who was stationed in Willemstad, Curacao. The Dutch Representation in the Western Hemisphere also comprises of satellite offices in Oranjestad, Aruba and Philipsburg, St. Maarten.
The offices of Dutch Representation serve as a liaison between the Government of Holland and the governments of the three aforementioned countries.
The Dutch representatives ensure the coordination of Dutch policy with respect to the three countries. They also report to Holland about relevant developments and facilitate the working visits of Dutch government officials.
The representatives also advise about projects and programs and play an active role where it concerns relations between Holland, Curacao, Aruba and St. Maarten.
President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Arrindell stated on Thursday that the meeting was of an orientation nature. Wulp wanted to know about the functioning of parliament and the challenges since country status was attained 10-months ago.