The Consul General of the United States for the Dutch Caribbean stationed in Curacao, Margaret Bond, made a courtesy visit to the Plenipotentiary Minister of Aruba in The Netherlands, Guilfred Besaril. Bond was accompanied by a delegation from the American Embassy in The Netherlands.
Besides getting to know each other, Consul Bond and Minister Besaril took advantage of the meeting to discuss themes of mutual interest to Aruba and the United States. Amongst others, the possibility of Aruban students studying in the U.S. after completing their studies in The Netherlands was discussed.
On diplomatic topics, Consul Bond mentioned that the embassy in The Netherlands solely serves the purpose of upholding diplomatic relations between The U.S. and The Netherlands and that the General Consul in Curacao serves to uphold diplomatic relations between the other countries within the Kingdom. The U.S. is keen on upholding diplomatic relations with the Caribbean countries of the Kingdom.
One important theme discussed was the presence of the U.S. Pre-clearance at the International Airport Reina Beatrix. Consul Bond thanks Minister Besaril for the pleasant conversation.
