The prime minister presents State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eddie van Marum with a unique archaeological work on Tanki Flip.

The work, "The Archaeology of Aruba: The Tanki Flip Site," contains detailed scientific descriptions of one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the Caribbean: a fully excavated Caquetío settlement with dwelling structures, pottery, shell and stone artifacts, and unique insights into the social, economic, and spiritual organization of the indigenous Aruban community. At the presentation, the Prime Minister gave a short presentation on how the values and way of life of the indigenous Caquetíos—their sense of community, harmony with nature, social cohesion, and respect for the earth—have lastingly influenced the culture and norms of modern-day Aruba.

Because the State Secretary has an agricultural background, Eman demonstrated on the excavation map how inventively the Caquetíos managed water on Aruba's dry and often arid soil. By cleverly adapting natural ditches and constructing canals, they managed to maximize the scarce rainwater. This self-reliance enabled them to survive and build a stable, thriving community in an arid environment.

During the discussion, State Secretary Van Marum referred to the self-reliant culture of the terp and wierden inhabitants of Groningen and Friesland. A wierde (Groningen) or terp (Friesland) is an artificial hill that people have built since approximately 500 BC. Until after the Middle Ages, they built a way to remain dry in areas that regularly flooded. The inhabitants—communities of farmers, fishermen, and traders—lived self-sufficiently, farming (barley, wheat, and beans), raising livestock, and fishing. Like the Caquetíos of Aruba, they relied on their ingenuity to survive in a challenging landscape, where cooperation was essential: raising a mound or terp was a collective task that sometimes took generations. Water management played a crucial role in this, although in Groningen and Friesland, it was about protection against excessive water, while on Aruba, the scarce water had to be optimally utilized.

The State Secretary promised to present Prime Minister Eman with a book about these ancient societies during his next visit to the Netherlands.

The Prime Minister himself is working on a book in progress, entitled "The Soul of Aruba." In it, Eman highlights how the history and culture of the Caquetíos form a foundation for Aruba's self-image and its pursuit of the common good.