Visit to the Port of Curaçao – Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Effective Government
Published on July 20, 2026
On July 17th, Curaçao Ports Authority (CPA) welcomed the State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Effective Government Mr. Eric van der Burg and his delegationThe visit began with an introductory presentation at CPA attended by Minister Charles Cooper, representatives the Ministry of Economic Development, Ms. Natalie Petronella, 2Bays Curaçao, and CDM Holding N.V., focusing on future opportunities and development initiatives within the Ports of Curaçao. The program also included a boat tour of the port, during which the delegation exchanged ideas on developments within the harbour.
Delegation from the Ministry of the Kingdom Relations
Mr. Eric van der Burg – State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Effective Government
Ms. Barbera Wolfensberger – Director-General for Kingdom Relations
Ms. Shannon Vogel, Senior Policy Advisor for Kingdom Relations
Ms. Karín Fraai, Spokesperson for the State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Effective Government
Delegation of the representatives of the Netherlands in Willemstad
Mr. Gerbert Kunst – Representative of the Netherlands in Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten (VNACS)
Mr. Stefan Riezebos – Senior Policy Advisor, Representation of the Netherlands in Willemstad (VNW)
