H.E. Mr. Michael A.S. Adhin

“It is the Upanishadic message and practice that we need to adopt; that a nation, although culturally and traditionally plural and diverse in many ways, can still evolve and prosper through mutual understanding, on a cooperative basis and following the principles of inter-dependence, thus preserving the beauty and value of its cultures, religions and traditions. This is for me the practical application of ‘Vasudhayva Kutumbakam’ for our nations today”.

H.E. Michael Adhin is Vice President of the Republic of Suriname and Chairman of the Council of Ministers. He is a member of the National Democratic Party and is the country’s youngest Vice President. Before his appointment as Vice President, H.E. Adhin served as Minister of Education.
H.E. Adhin has a degree in information technology. He was a professor at the Anton de Kom University of Suriname.