PHILIPSBURG: --- The Kingdom of the Netherlands will maintain a position of neutrality regarding the escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has confirmed. The decision reflects a unified agreement among the Caribbean countries within the Kingdom—St. Maarten, Aruba, and Curaçao—to prioritize peace and stability in the region.
Following recent discussions, Prime Minister Mercelina announced the collective decision to adopt a neutral stance. This policy ensures that the Dutch Caribbean territories will not be involved in any potential actions led by the United States directed at Venezuela.
“We agreed in the Kingdom that we will have a very neutral stance concerning the developments between the United States and Venezuela,” Prime Minister Mercelina stated firmly. He underscored the region's commitment to maintaining its peaceful status.
“We are a peaceful area in the Caribbean, and we want to remain with that peace in our vicinity," Mercelina explained. "We will not participate in any action from the United States toward Venezuela.”
This declaration highlights the Kingdom's strategic focus on safeguarding the interests of its Caribbean partners. By reaffirming its neutrality, the government aims to distance the islands from international conflicts and reinforce its role as a stabilizing presence in the Caribbean. The Prime Minister’s comments make it clear that the primary objective is to preserve the tranquility and security that are vital to the well-being and economic stability of St. Maarten, Aruba, and Curaçao.
