Dutch State Secretary Eric van der Burg to visit Aruba

Dutch State Secretary Eric van der Burg is scheduled to conduct a working visit to Aruba from October 12 to 13 as part of a broader tour of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao.

During his time in Aruba, Van der Burg will meet with high-level officials, including Governor Alfonso Boekhoudt, Prime Minister Mike Eman, and Minister Gerlien Croes. The agenda focuses on justice, economic redevelopment, defense, and border supervision. Key site visits include the former Lago refinery site to discuss reorganization and development plans, the Korrectie Instituut Aruba (KIA) prison to assess current conditions, and the Royal Netherlands Marine base in Savaneta.

Additionally, the State Secretary will visit the One of A Kind Cafe Aruba, an initiative by Fundacion Trampolin pa Trabou that assists individuals facing employment barriers. On October 13, he is scheduled to visit Queen Beatrix International Airport for a briefing on strengthening border supervision before traveling to Bonaire.