CESC Saint-Martin and SER Sint Maarten: First Joint Meeting and Workshop

Saint-Martin, December 5, 2025
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The Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Saint-Martin (CESC) welcomed, for the first time, a delegation from the Socio-Economic Council of Sint Maarten (SER). Composed of the SER Sint Maarten president, Mr. Harlec DORAN, board members, and a political adviser of the SER, the delegation met with CESC president Ida ZIN-KA-IEU and several Council members for an introductory exchange aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two consultative bodies of the island.
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This first meeting made it possible to present the missions, roles and operational frameworks of both institutions, to compare their respective structures and to address the socio-economic challenges common to the island. As part of this session, the CESC organised a dedicated workshop inspired by its CESC en Plein'Air initiative, the conclusions of which were publicly presented at a meeting on November 21, 2025.
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Members of the SER delegation actively participated in discussions on three key themes identified as priorities on both sides of the island:

• Living decently from one's work

• Solidarity and civil society

• Peace in the world
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The contributions gathered during this workshop will be integrated into the local report that the CESC will publish in January 2026, enriching collective reflection with binational perspectives.
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CESC

21, rue de Hollande, Saint-James – 97 150 Saint-Martin

05 90 77 30 93

contact.cesc@com-saint-martin.fr

"This first meeting marks an important step for our two institutions. By sharing our experiences and visions, we open the way for lasting cooperation that will benefit our entire island. The challenges we face are common, and it is together that we will be most effective in addressing them." – Ida ZIN-KA-IEU

"This historic meeting between the Socio-Economic Council (SER) and the CESC Saint-Martin represents a crucial first step in formalising cross-border cooperation. By agreeing on common priorities such as employment stability and civil society solidarity, we have laid a solid foundation for jointly addressing shared challenges and improving the socio-economic future of Saint-Martin and Sint Maarten." – Harlec DORAN

Both institutions expressed their commitment to building a structured and lasting cooperation framework. Discussions focused on the possibility of organising regular bilateral meetings, sharing expertise and exploring joint initiatives on topics of mutual interest to Saint-Martin/Sint Maarten.

For more information:

CESC Saint-Martin – www.cescstmartin.com

SER Sint Maarten – www.ser.sx