All posts under: In touch with the Dutch
H.E. Mr. Yun Young Lee honours Dutch Veterans at Korean National Day at Diplomat Club Wassenaar
On the 19th of October 2017, Ambassador Yun Young Lee hosted a spectacular national day reception at Diplomat Club Wassenaar, in the ballroom of Kasteel De Wittenburg. More than 250 guests from the Corps Diplomatique, Korean … Read More »
Asian Ambassador’s Luncheon with as Chief Guest the President of the Dutch Senate
Her Excellency, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H.E. Ms Iffat Imran Gardezi hosted an Asian Ambassador’s Luncheon, with as Chief Guest the President of the Dutch Senate, H.E. Ms Ankie Broekers-Knol on October … Read More »
The Ambassador of Thailand, Ms. Pornprapai Ganjanarintr, invited a group of distinguished guests to enjoy a performance of Ramakien on Tuesday 16th of may 2017 by the Moradokmai Theatre Community of Thailand. The play took place at … Read More »
Ambassador Vsevolod Chentov hosts Ukrainian National Day at Diplomat Club Wassenaar
The newly appointed Ambassador of Ukraine, H.E. Mr. Vsevolod Chentsov and his spouse Dr. Natalia Melnyk hosted a magnificent National Day event to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine on the 26th of September … Read More »
Misunderstandings about Dutch elections
In the weeks before and after the national elections of Wednesday March 15th, 2017, many foreign diplomats, judges and other expats frequently asked me about it. I noticed a lot of misunderstandings about these elections. I … Read More »
Oman’s Post-Oil Generation and Business Opportunities for Entrepreneurs.
On Thursday 1st September 2016, I hosted a dinner at my Residence in Wassenaar in honour of the visiting Omani business delegation members who won a competition organised by the Netherlands Embassy in Muscat. The competition … Read More »
Enhancing Indo-Dutch Connectivity & Connections
J.S. Mukul, Ambassador of India to the Netherlands India–Netherlands relations during the last year or so have been marked by enhanced connectivity and connections all round. While the earliest Indo-Dutch trading links go back four hundred … Read More »
Dr. Abi Williams Completes Term as President of The Hague Institute
http://www.thehagueinstituteforglobaljustice.org President Dr. Abi Williams reflects on the Institute’s unique relationship with the diplomatic community in The Hague. Established in 2011, The Hague Institute aims to improve the effectiveness of policy and practice on issues at … Read More »
Strengthening of Argentinian – Dutch bilateral ties aboard Frigate A.R.A Libertad
Strengthening of Argentinian – Dutch bilateral ties aboard Frigate A.R.A Libertad on the occasion of 200 years of Argentine independence In the context of the 200th Birthday of Argentine Independence, the superb marine Frigate and Sailer … Read More »
Our 200 year-old Kingdom – the truth about Belgium and the Nederlands
On March 30th 2016, H.E. Chris Hoornaert the Belgian Ambassador to the Netherlands hosted a conference on “The truth about Belgium and the Netherlands” at his stately residence, an evening of counterfactual History by Bert Kruismans. … Read More »