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Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said his visit to Aruba has ended.

Schoof noted that he first visited a local vineyard and chicken farm with Minister Geoffrey Wever and shared the following about his trip:

"Despite the challenging climate, they have succeeded in growing grapes on a commercial scale here. This is an impressive example of entrepreneurship. Our next stop was Horacio Oduber Hospital, the most important hospital in Aruba. Together with Minister Mervin Wyatt-Ras, we toured the hospital and received a presentation from the Crisis Management Office responsible for emergency response on the island. Finally, I visited the Aruba Correctional Institute, the local prison. Alongside Minister of Justice Arthur Dowers, we toured the prison, discussed current conditions, the challenges faced, and how to address them. I sincerely thank the people of Aruba for their hospitality."