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The president of the Republic of Suriname (Dutch: President van de Republiek Suriname) is, in accordance with the Constitution of 1987, the head of state and head of government of Suriname, and commander-in-chief of the Suriname National Army (SNL).
On 7 July, the coalition nominated Chan Santokhi as President of Suriname and Ronnie Brunswijk as Vice-President of Suriname. No other candidates had been nominated on 8 July 2020, 15:00 (UTC−3), and on 13 July, Santokhi was elected as president by acclamation in an uncontested election.
Jul 16, 2020 · PARAMARIBO, Suriname, July 16, 2020 – Suriname has a new president. He is 61-year-old Chandrikapersad Santokhi head of the VHP, Progressive Reform Party who was inaugurated as president on Thursday morning. He is supported by leader of the Abop party, Ronnie Brunswijk as vice president.
Jul 14, 2020 · The National Assembly of Suriname has elected Chan Santokhi as the South American country's new president. The move comes after Mr Santokhi's party won the largest share of votes in...
Jul 13, 2020 · Suriname elected a new president on Monday, ending the long rule of Desi Bouterse, who dominated the small South American nation’s politics since its independence through intimidation and...
May 12, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Chandrikapersad Santokhi, the first Indian-origin president of Suriname, who took office in 2020. He is a former police chief, justice minister, and leader of the Progressive Reform Party.
Sep 21, 2023 · Suriname's President Chandrikapersad Santokhi addressed the UN General Assembly on September 20th, 2023, and urged world leaders to prioritize shared global goals and uphold international law. He highlighted the impact of crises on the SDGs and Suriname's commitment to environmental sustainability.
