Both governments have maintained a friendly relationship since the late 20th century.

Both countries belong to the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, the Organization of American States and the Union of South American Nations, and are associated states of Mercosur.

On 19 May 2019, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Carlos Holmes Trujillo, visited Suriname, meeting with the Foreign Minister, Yldiz Pollack-Beighle; both signed a Memorandum of Understanding for academic cooperation.

[3] In 2022, Suriname exported 879 thousand dollars to Colombia.

Colombia also exported 27 million dollars to Suriname.