By Roy Lie Atjam
The Hague, 30 August 2023 – The Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador in the Netherlands Agustín Vásquez Gómez, presented his letters of credence to His Majesty King Willem Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Ambassador described the ceremony as momentous. Officers of the Embassy of El Salvador attended the presentation ceremony.
Ambassador Agustín Vásquez Gómez is not new to the Netherlands Diplomatic Corps. In November 2017, he presented his credentials to HM King Willem Alexander.
Following the presentation ceremony at the Noordeinde Palace, Ambassador Agustín Vásquez Gómez held a Vin d’honneur, celebrating the presentation of his letters of credence. Attendees included Ambassadors and diplomats of various Embassies and a Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs representative.
In a brief statement Ambassador Agustín Vásquez Gómez, a career diplomat and former Lieutenant, expressed his gratitude for representing his country in the Netherlands. He lauded El Salvador’s achievements namely in the fields of crime fighting. Vásquez Gómez will perpetuate the excellent cooperation between the Republic of El Salvador and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
We wish Ambassador Agustín Vásquez Gómez, a successful tenure.