The international political magazine Diplomat Magazine, based in the Netherlands, recognized the notable work of the Dominican Ambassador, H.E. Juan Bautista Durán, during his tenure in the country from 2021 to 2024.
In a special ceremony, Ambassador Durán was awarded the Certificate of Merit for his significant contribution to strengthening bilateral ties between the Dominican Republic and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as well as for promoting multilateralism in international institutions based in The Hague. These institutions include the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Arbitration, and the Hague Conference on Private International Law, where the Dominican Republic achieved notable participation under his leadership.
In the realm of bilateral relations, Ambassador Durán excelled in supporting the private sector by facilitating meetings between Dominican and Dutch business leaders. His consistent support and engagement with Dominican citizens and community associations in the Netherlands also earned him respect and trust. Among his numerous initiatives, he organized tournaments, symposiums, conferences, vocational courses, commercial and folkloric events, as well as traditional religious and patriotic celebrations.
During a solemn ceremony held at the Dominican Embassy, attended by diplomats and distinguished guests, representatives of Diplomat Magazine, led by its editor-in-chief Roy Lie Atjam and Dr. Mayelinne De Lara, expressed their gratitude for the valuable support provided by Ambassador Durán and the Dominican Embassy to the diplomatic corps and media in the Netherlands.
For 11 years, Diplomat Magazine has been awarding the Certificate of Merit to ambassadors who distinguish themselves during their missions in the Netherlands. Past recipients of this recognition include representatives from Japan, Vietnam, Canada, Israel, Guatemala, Peru, South Africa, Cameroon, Tunisia, France, and other countries, however Ambassador Duran is the first Dominican Republic Ambassador receiving the award.
