“This represents an important step in strengthening cybersecurity cooperation across the Caribbean and Latin America. Through LAC4, Suriname can connect with regional partners, access a broad pool of expertise and share its own experiences within LAC4 community. At the same time, Suriname’s perspectives from the Caribbean will enrich LAC4’s work in understanding regional challenges. We look forward to building a long-term partnership that further strengthens the bridge between the Caribbean, Latin America and the European Union and helps make our digital societies more secure and resilient.” – Liina Areng, Director of LAC4
“We welcome Suriname’s accession to the Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre (LAC4) as an important step towards stronger regional cooperation on cybersecurity. Suriname’s participation reflects a shared commitment to building cyber resilience, strengthening institutional capacities, and promoting a safer and more secure digital environment for citizens and institutions alike. The European Union Delegation looks forward to supporting closer collaboration between Suriname and LAC4 in the years ahead.” – Luca Pierantoni, the Ambassador of the European Union to Suriname.
“Suriname’s participation in LAC4 reflects our commitment to strengthening national and regional cyber resilience through capacity-building and knowledge sharing. As artificial intelligence and digital technologies continue to transform our societies, we value the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from the LAC4 network and work with our regional and international partners to build a more resilient, secure and inclusive digital future.”– Elizabeth Bradley, Permanent Secretary of International Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation of the Republic of Suriname (MBIS).
About MBIS
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and Cooperation of the Republic of Suriname is responsible for advancing Suriname’s international relations, promoting international partnerships, and supporting cooperation initiatives that contribute to the country’s sustainable development. Through its bilateral, regional and global engagement in, the Ministry plays an important role in strengthening Suriname’s participation in international and regional initiatives, including those related to digital transformation, cybersecurity, and international cooperation.
About LAC4
LAC4 has 20 members in addition to Suriname, represented by respective national authorities or organisations: Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Guyana, Mexico, the Netherlands, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, pan-regional RedCLARA, Cyber 4.0: Cyber Competence Center (Italy) and NUMU Group.
Established in 2022 in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic by the Estonian Information System Authority and EU CyberNet. LAC4 serves as a training and knowledge hub for sharing expertise in cybersecurity and cybercrime. It also seeks to facilitate practical collaboration between the LAC region and the EU; promoting the benefits of an open, free and inclusive cyberspace and enhance cyber capacities within the LAC region.
