Posts by: Julie Kennedy
Fifteen African countries celebrate Africa Day 2018 at Diplomat Club Wassenaar – Kasteel De Wittenburg
On 22 June, fifteen African countries, united in their diversity and vibrancy, joined in the celebration of Africa Day at Diplomat Club Wassenaar – Kasteel De Wittenburg: an occasion commemorating the founding of the Organization of … Read More »
New Ambassadors accredited to The Netherlands warmly welcomed by Dutch society at Diplomat Club Wassenaar, Kasteel de Wittenburg
On Saturday May 12th 2018, Diplomat Club Wassenaar Founder and Director Mrs. Shida Bliek, together with the Deputy Mayor of Wassenaar Mr. Freddy Blommers, hosted the 8th edition of their Welcome Ceremony, greeting newly accredited Ambassadors … Read More »
Celebrating the 54th Anniversary of the Union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar at Diplomat Club Wassenaar – Kasteel De Wittenburg
On Wednesday April 25th 2018, Her Excellency Mrs. Irene Kasyanju, the Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the Kingdom of The Netherlands, welcomed her guests to the celebration of the 54th Anniversary of the … Read More »
H.E. Md. Shahidul Haque, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh warmly welcomed in The Hague
The Aula at the International Institute of Social Studies was full on Monday February 19th to listen to the lecture on:” Improving International Migration Regimes” by H.E. Mr. Md. Shahidul Haque, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh. Sarees … Read More »
H.E. Dr. Brett Mason honours Australian-Dutch friendship
The Australian Ambassador Dr. Brett Mason celebrated Australia day 2018 February 1st, with an emphasis on Australian-Dutch friendship. Traditionally, Australia day is a reflection on what it means to be Australian, a celebration of contemporary Australia … Read More »
H.E Venu Rajamony Celebrates the 69 th Republic Day of India in Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam
What a spectacular event this was, where the many guests, including the Minister of the Interior, Ms Kajsa Ollongren; the Mayor of Utrecht Mr Jan Van Zanen; many of our member Ambassadors and friends of India, … Read More »
Pakistan Day celebrated in style at the Hilton Hotel The Hague
photos courtesy of Embassy of Pakistan The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Shujjat Ali Rathore and his charming wife Mrs. Uzma Shujjat warmly greeted the Diplomatic … Read More »
Mayor Krikke, the Diplomatic Corps and Royal Household bid farewell to an icon of the Hague: Alexander Beelaerts van Blokland
Tuesday 13th of March 2018, Mayor of The Hague Mrs Pauline Krikke greeted the Diplomatic Corps and the Royal Household in the marvelously light Atrium of the Mauritshuis, surrounded by years of Art. So many guests … Read More »
Dutch society welcomes new Ambassadors at Diplomat Club Wassenaar
December 2017 saw Kasteel de Wittenburg in all its winter glory for Diplomat Club Wassenaar’s special event. From the jolly Father Christmas greeting the guests on arrival, to the splendid choir ensemble singing on the stairs, … Read More »
Nowruz International Day celebrated in the OPCW building
H.E. Mr Alireza Jahangiri, Ambassador of Iran welcomed the assembly in the name of his co-hosts the Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives to the OPCW of Kazakhstan: H.E. Mr Magzhan Ilyassov; of India: H.E. Mr Venu Rajamony … Read More »
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