On Friday January 19th the German Ambassador Dirk Brengelmann paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Leona Romeo Marlin at the Government Building. During the meeting the two parties discussed briefly the political developments on Sint Maarten, reconstruction efforts, tourism initiatives, higher education and how Germany can assist Sint Maarten in its future development.
Prime Minister Romeo Marlin also took the time to express her gratitude for the humanitarian aid provided by Germany following the devastation Sint Maarten faced after the passing of Hurricane Irma.