ORANJESTAD — Prime Minister Mike Eman emphasized the importance of considering Aruba’s circumstances, identity and aspirations during a meeting in the Netherlands with Sybrand van Haersma Buma, vice-president of the Council of State.
According to Eman, Aruba’s representatives in the institution have helped strengthen understanding of the country’s challenges and encouraged advice that better reflects the Caribbean perspective. He described the meeting as constructive, with understanding for Aruba’s position as an autonomous country within the Kingdom.
Eman and Buma also discussed the common good and how economic and political models can improve public well-being. The prime minister presented a copy of Volk van Veerkracht – 40 jaar Land Aruba, which reflects on Aruba’s development since obtaining Status Aparte in 1986.