Secretary of State Zsolt Szabó (Digitalization and Kingdom Relations) will visit Bonaire from May 25 to 28. In addition to discussions with the executive council, the governor, and the acting national representative, Mr. Szabó will visit several businesses and social organizations. The focal points of the Secretary of State are economic self-sufficiency, good governance, and solid finances. All these topics will be addressed during the discussions.
Monday, May 26
The working visit starts on Monday, May 26. Mr. Szabó will visit the IND office and the police station. He will speak with employees of the Caribbean Netherlands Police Corps and the Regional Information and Expertise Center (RIEC) about combating undermining crime. Together with the special envoy for EU funds, the Secretary of State will discuss the results of various trade missions and conferences. Subsequently, the Secretary of State will meet with representatives of the residents organization Pro Lagun regarding the situation at Selibon. Under the focal point of economic self-sufficiency, there is also an emphasis on food security through local food production. Therefore, Mr. Szabó will visit the Punta Blanku chicken farm in the afternoon. On the same day, the Secretary of State will receive a tour of the WEB wastewater treatment plant.
Tuesday, May 27
The day begins with a visit to the Selibon landfill, in the presence of the acting national representative and the executive council. Following this, he will visit MBO Bonaire, which focuses on the technical courses offered there.
In the afternoon, Mr. Szabó will have consecutive meetings with representatives of Curoil and the Tourism Corporation Bonaire and then will travel by boat to Klein Bonaire under the guidance of STINAPA, the foundation responsible for managing the national parks in Bonaire. He will conclude the day with a meeting with the chairperson of the climate table.
Wednesday, May 28
In the morning, Secretary of State Szabó will begin with a visit to the white slave houses led by FuHiKuBo. This foundation is engaged in the cultural historical history of Bonaire. Subsequently, he will visit Bonaire International Airport and conclude the morning with a visit to landscape designer Complete Landscaping Services Bonaire.
The afternoon will start with a discussion about young entrepreneurship at the Chamber of Commerce. The Secretary of State will then visit a construction site and speak with representatives of the Bonaire Construction Association. The working visit will be concluded with a joint press conference of the Secretary of State and the governor of Bonaire.