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Celebrating 242 years of Dutch-American friendship
Dutch-American Friendship Day is annually celebrated on April 19 to commemorate the start of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Netherlands. BY H.E. MS. SHEFALI RAZDAN DUGGAL, U.S. AMBASSADOR TO THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS … Read More »
Exciting developments in the Egyptian tourism industry promoted by Dutch tour operators
Julie Kennedy, Photos: Anton van der Riet On Thursday the 30th of September, the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt hosted a Business Lunch for Dutch Tour Operators that market Egypt as a destination for Dutch … Read More »
Royal gala dinner for the Diplomatic Corps 2019: encounters between cultures
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima held their annual gala dinner for the Corps Diplomatique at the Royal palace Amsterdam, on Tuesday April 9th. This year under the theme of Art and Culture.His … Read More »
Malaysia – The Netherlands: important friends and partners
On the 19th of September 2019, the Ambassador of Malaysia to the Kingdom of The Netherlands, His Excellency Dato’ Ahmad Nazri bin Yusof and his charming spouse, Mrs. Linda Zin welcomed hundreds of guests, representatives of the Royal House, of … Read More »
Ambassador Amgad Ghaffar hails “The gods of Egypt” and the relentless efforts of Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
As indeed befits the Gods, two receptions were held this Autumn to open the exhibition “Gods of Egypt” at the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden. His Excellency, Ambassador of Egypt, Mr. Amgad Ghaffar, welcomed Madame … Read More »
India – The Netherlands: Celebrating ties that go back to the 17th Century
The 70th Republic day of India was celebrated January 26th in the Netherlands.This momentous day started off in Wassenaar, at the Ambassador’s residence where a crowd of over 600 people braved the rain and cold to … Read More »
Uruguayan Tannat wine celebration week, a story to tell
Photos by the Embassy of Uruguay What a treat for the guests attending the celebration of Tannat wine week at the Uruguayan residence in Wassenaar on April 11th 2019.This was the first time the event was … Read More »
Malaysian Delights by Celebrity Chef Dato’ Ismail Ahmad
At the invitation of the Embassy of Malaysia (Agriculture Office) and the spouse of the Ambassador Mrs Linda Zin, Chef Dato’ Ismail Ahmad had the assembly of guests swooning with delight in the gardens 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 »