[1] Since the Surinamese Desi Bouterse government (2010–2020), there has been friendly relationship between the two countries.
[4] Chávez made an official visit to Suriname on 26 November 2010.
[6] In 2019, Suriname voted against an Organization of American States resolution to not recognize the Maduro Regime.
Venezuela exported US$2.87 million worth of good with the main product being oil.
[11] The authorities in Suriname expressed concern because the Courantyne River which forms the border with Guyana is not well guarded, and easy to cross; however the number of migrants were limited.