THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) – Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten H.E. Drs.
Gracita R. Arrindell, this week welcomed H.E. Walid Minkara, Ambassador of Lebanon to
the Kingdom of the Netherlands, for a courtesy meeting focused on strengthening relations
and exploring opportunities for closer economic and people-to-people ties.
The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on the Lebanese diaspora and its
longstanding entrepreneurial presence in the Caribbean and Latin America, particularly in
areas such as commerce, tourism, hospitality and real estate.
The discussion also highlighted Sint Maarten’s economic resilience and recovery, its strong
tourism sector and its strategic position within the Caribbean.
Particular attention was given to opportunities for foreign investment, tourism, real estate,
services and entrepreneurship, as well as Sint Maarten’s efforts to further improve its
business and investment climate through digitalization and regulatory modernization.
Minister Arrindell emphasized Sint Maarten’s openness to international business
partnerships and investment, while highlighting the value of its multilingual, multicultural
and internationally connected economy.
Both sides expressed their interest in maintaining contact and exploring opportunities for
future cooperation and connections between Lebanese business networks and Sint
Maarten.
The meeting concluded in a warm and constructive atmosphere, with a shared interest in
further strengthening the relationship between Lebanon and Sint Maarten.
