Carl Lijong is a distinguished diplomat with robust experience in regional diplomacy and strategic planning within Suriname’s Foreign Ministry. His leadership in Brazil and within Surinamese national development frameworks reflects his ability to harmonize policy with implementation. A trained expert in resultsbased management and international cooperation, Carl’s multilingual and multicultural expertise makes him a powerful asset in diplomatic and policy coordination arenas.
public policy expert with over 15 years of experience in foreign
affairs, diplomatic service, and results-based public sector
management. He brings deep strategic insight into bilateral
relations, particularly with Brazil, and is skilled in aligning
ministerial initiatives with national development goals. Carl’s
international education and multilingualism make him a
versatile and impactful contributor to global cooperation and diplomacy.
− Suriname: Policy planning and coordination
− Brazil: Embassy counselor, consular leadership
− Austria, China, Indonesia: Training in diplomacy and international cooperation
• 2019–Present: Manager, Ministerial Plan Unit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• 2017–2019: Policy Advisor
• 2015–2017: Counselor, Embassy in Brazil
• 2011–2014: Second Secretary, Brazil
• Roles dating back to 2005 in Suriname’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Education: Doctorandus in Public Administration, Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
(limited), French & German (elementary)