Foreign relations of Curaçao
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The Foreign relations of Curaçao are handled by the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Curaçao is a constituent country within the Kingdom, and subject to the Charter for the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Curaçao is responsible for their own government, education and laws, however foreign relations are handled by the Kingdom.[1]
The Minister Plenipotentiary of Curaçao is a member of the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The council meets at least once a month to discuss matters concerning the Kingdom which include foreign relations.[2]
Curaçao is an observer at CARICOM and applied for associate membership in 2018.[3]
Consulates-General in Curaçao
[edit]The following countries have a consulate in Willemstad, Curaçao:
China[4]
Colombia[5]
Dominican Republic[6]
Germany[4]
Haiti[4]
Russia[4]
Suriname[7]
United Kingdom[4]
United States[4]
Venezuela[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Verantwoordelijkheden Nederland, Aruba, Curaçao en Sint Maarten". Rijksoverheid (in Dutch). 21 October 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ "Rijksministerraad". Parlement (in Dutch). Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ "What is the value of CARICOM to Curacao and Sint Maarten (and to ALL Caribbean nations)?". St Lucia Star. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Ambassades en consulaten in Willemstad". Consulby (in Dutch). Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ "Consulado de Colombia en Willemstad". Consulado.gov.co (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ "Dominican Republic in Willemstad". Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ "Ambassades en Consulaten". Government of Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 18 April 2021.
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