The Australian Embassy in the Netherlands recently hosted the annual Australian Business in Europe Netherlands (ABIE) dinner, celebrating the dynamic Australian business community in the Netherlands and their vital contributions to the strong and growing economic partnership between the two nations.
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Greg French, underscored Australia’s rich and diverse relationship with the Netherlands, touching on key foreign policy and economic priorities, as well as multilateral engagement through organisations such as the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the International Criminal Court (ICC), and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Ambassador French highlighted areas of focus including clean energy, hydrogen, agribusiness, critical technologies, the circular economy, and future mobility.
Jennifer Tucker, President of ABIE, elaborated on the organization’s role in strengthening business connections, while guest speaker Jens Schumacher of STX Group discussed innovative decarbonisation initiatives in sectors such as transportation and manufacturing.
The evening provided an invaluable opportunity for the ABIE-NL community to further reinforce economic collaboration between both countries.
