Dutch prime minister cancels Caribbean island visits amid political crisis
Rob Jetten has cancelled planned visits to Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten because of what the RVD called the “current political situation”, after crisis talks with coalition leaders.
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Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has cancelled planned visits to Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten, citing the “current political situation”, the Government Information Service (RVD) said. The change comes after a day of crisis talks in The Hague with coalition leaders.
Jetten met Dilan Yeşilgöz of the VVD and Bart van den Brink of the CDA on Friday. He is due to continue discussions with the three coalition parties over the coming days, according to ANP.
The prime minister had been expected on Sint Eustatius on Sunday for the 250th anniversary of The First Salute, followed by a visit to Sint Maarten. The King and State Secretary Eric van der Burg were also scheduled to attend the Sint Eustatius commemoration. The previously announced programme listed the event as part of Statia Day.
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