Suriname to open Jerusalem embassy, pushes to improve ties with Israel

Surinamese Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin is making the first visit to Israel of any top official from his country since it established diplomatic relations with the Jewish state in 1976.

Surinamese Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin and Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid are seen shaking hands in Jerusalem, on May 30, 2022.

Surinamese Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin and Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid are seen shaking hands in Jerusalem, on May 30, 2022.

(photo credit: JORGE NOVOMINSKY/FOREIGN MINISTRY)

ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

MAY 30, 2022 13:48

Updated: MAY 30, 2022 19:59