Joseph Borghese as Tongan Honorary Consul

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Joseph Borghese as Tongan Honorary Consul

Tuesday, 26 January 2021, Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus: The High Commission of the Kingdom of Tonga in London is pleased to announce, the Privy Council of His Majesty King Tupou VI has appointed Mr. Joseph Borghese as Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Tonga with jurisdiction over the whole territory of the Republic of Cyprus.

The royal appointment was concluded with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Mr. Nicos Anastasiades granting an exequatur to Mr. Joseph Borghese on 26th of January. 

A well-known and well-liked figure in the public and private sector, Mr. Joseph Borghese who is the youngest among a handful of honorary consuls for the Kingdom, is the founder of Borghese Ventures, Borghese Wine 365, Pundi X 365 and of the humanitarian organization “Hope For Children” CRC Policy Center. In 2019, he was awarded with the Cyprus Young Entrepreneur of the Year and has been recently elected by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce as the Treasurer of the Cyprus – Australia Business Association. 

 Mr. Borghese stated: “I am profoundly honored to have received this appointment. As Honorary Consul I will be in a unique position to further develop the friendly and respectful relations between the Kingdom of Tonga, the Republic of Cyprus and the EU”. 

His vast experience in entrepreneurial and humanitarian activities has often brought Mr. Joseph Borghese to be part of official delegations meeting Cyprus’ trade partners. Cyprus is strongly pushing to be a regional digital innovation hub. And Mr. Joseph Borghese believes that his passion for investment in innovative technology, education, shipping, hospitality among others will benefit both Cyprus and the Kingdom of Tonga. 

 “Cyprus and the Kingdom of Tonga are small island states, members of the Commonwealth and Cyprus being also a member of the European Union, there are opportunities that can be strategically explored for Tonga to tap into and increase the mutual benefits for both countries”, says Mr. Joseph Borghese. 

 The Kingdom of Tonga, or the Friendly Islands is a constitutional monarchy and has never been colonized. With over 170 islands arrayed across 740,000 square kilometers in the South Pacific, and a population of about 100.000, the tiny Kingdom is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled of Pacific island nations. Dramatic volcanic landscapes combined with tropical rainforests and pristine coral atolls and beaches, sustaining and nurturing flora and fauna. It is home to the newest island in the world, Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai which erupted from the seabed in 2014. It was the subject of a visit by a NASA team told by the BBC.  

 As rugby is the national sport in Tonga; its top players are scattered in rugby premier divisions around the world from New Zealand to Japan to Europe and the USA. Already, Mr. Joseph Borghese has identified room to market Tonga through sport and grow the opportunities it presents for the youth. 

The Friendly Islands’ robust history, culture, religion and traditions are still a vital part of daily life.  

 The High Commission of the Kingdom of Tonga in London is accredited to Cyprus, and thus will be working closely with Mr. Joseph Borghese. Her Excellency Hon. Fanetupouvava’u Tu’ivakano adds: “With the opening of the Cyprus office, we add a new chapter in the promotion of Tonga. We are very much pleased with the appointment of Mr. Borghese and have confidence in his ability to engage the Kingdom of Tonga in Europe.” 

Honorary consuls are generally dignitaries or persons of position in business and society in the receiving state, while having strong connection to the sending state. Honorary consuls are not necessarily citizens of the sending states; rather, they are recognized by the sending states as persons of influence, capable of furthering the objectives of the sending state in the receiving state.  

For more information  

 www.consulatekot.eu  

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Image courtesy of the Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Tonga in Cyprus

Kyrgyzstan’s Sadyr Japarov installed

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Kyrgyzstan’s Sadyr Japarov installed

Thursday, 28 January 2021, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic: Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Japarov was installed as the eight President of the Kyrgyz Republic. 

According to the Kyrgyz constitution, the president “is the symbol of the unity of people and state power, and is the guarantor of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, and of an individual and citizen.” The president is directly elected for no more than one six-year term by the Kyrgyz electorate. The office of president was established in 1990 replacing the Chairman of the Supreme Soviet that existed, in different forms, from 1927 whilst the country was known as the Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic. 

Kyrgyzstan’s president is the country’s head of state, appoints the prime minister, all cabinet members, and directs foreign policy. 
President Japarov, in his capacity then as prime minister, had been acting as the country’s presidential head since 16 October 2020 after the resignation of President Sooronbay Jeenbekov. 

On 10 January 2021, Japarov was elected as President of Kyrgyzstan, garnering over 79% of the votes. On the same day, a proposal to strengthen the role of the presidency and to decrease the powers of the Parliament was adopted with more than 80% of the votes. His inauguration on 28 January took place at the Philarmonic Hall Toktogul Satylganov. President Japarov is known for his pro-Russian policies but also for his eagerness to bring financial stability to Kyrgyzstan. 

During the event, the special representative of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, Zhanseit Tuimebayev, read out his welcoming message, and the greeting from the President of the European Council Charles Michel was read out by the EU Special Representative for Central Asia, Ambassador Peter Burian.

For further information 
http://president.kg/ru/sobytiya/18479_fotoreportagh_ceremoniya_vstupleniya_sadira_ghaparova_vdolghnost_prezidenta_kirgizskoy_respubliki

Picture by Kyrgyz Presidency.

6th mandate for Uganda’s Museveni

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6th mandate for Uganda’s Museveni

Saturday, 16 January 2021, Kampala, Republic of Uganda: The Ugandan electoral commission announced that President Yoweri Museveni won the presidential election gaining 58.6% of the ballots.

He is thus to serve for a sixth term as head of Uganda’s Executive power (i.e. headship of state and of government). The President resides at State House located in Entebbe, a municipality that hosts the international airport, and erstwhile served as capital for the British protectorate. 

President Museveni (76) was first inaugurated as Uganda’s ninth president on 29 January 1986. Museveni was born on 15 September 1944 in Rukungiri, then Uganda Protectorate. Hitherto he is Uganda’s longest-serving president.

His Vice President Edward Ssekandi is in office since 2011. 
He is due to take his sixth oath of office in May 2021. 

For further information https://statehouse.go.ug

In the picture President Yoweri Museveni – Picture by State Department, in the public domain.

Trinidad &Tobago’s Althea Alexis-Windsor Elected to Bench of The ICC

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Trinidad &Tobago’s Althea Alexis-Windsor Elected to Bench of The ICC

By Roy Lie Atjam.

Trinidad &Tobago  High Court judge Justice Althea Alexis-Windsor has been elected to the International Criminal Court (ICC) Madame Justice Althea Alexis-Windsor, who was endorsed by the Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), was assessed as being highly qualified for appointment as a judge of the International Criminal Court.

Alexis-Windsor was elected in the eighth round with 86 of the 118 votes. She surpassed her rival from Tunisia, Haykel Ben Mahfoudh. Judges who are nominated to the ICC have experience either litigating or adjudicating cases before the International Criminal Tribunals and the ICC itself.

Althea Alexis-Windsor

Madame Justice Alexis-Windsor possesses over 23 years of experience in the field of criminal law including international criminal law. She has served as a Trial Attorney and Appeals Counsel at the International Criminal Tribunal on Rwanda (ICTR) and currently holds the office of Judge of the Supreme Court of Trinidad and Tobago where she has been serving for the past seven (7) years. Madame Justice Alexis-Windsor also has a Master of Law (LLM) in International Criminal Law, specializing in the Internalization of Crime and Criminal Justice from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands.

The election of Madame Justice Alexis-Windsor is a testament to Trinidad and Tobago’s international recognition for our pioneering work in the establishment of the ICC which predates the entry into force of the Rome Statute.

In 1989, the late former Prime Minister and President Arthur N.R. Robinson resurrected the idea of the establishment of a court with jurisdiction over international crimes in an address to the United Nations General Assembly.

Madame Justice Alexis-Windsor will receive her instruments of office on 10th March 2021.

Photo courtesy Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trinidad & Tobago.

Armenian’s update

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Armenian’s update

H.E. Mr. Tigran Balayan, Ambassador of Armenia to the Kingdom of The Netherlands  

30 January 2021 

“In Armenia the COVID-19 pandemic is improving remarkably, for the second consecutive week we have merely 10% of positive tests within the general population. Because of the latter, our government decided to open all the borders to tourists and taking into consideration that we have no visa regime with our neighbours Iran and Georgia, we expect many tourists to flock, at least from our neighbouring countries. 

From February, the Armenian aviation industry re-established connections to various countries, including Russia and everyone who wants to visit Armenia, and enjoy winter is welcome to visit.  

To enter Armenia, the traveller is required to hold a negative test result for COVID-19, alternatively a test can be taken at the airport for about 35 euros. Isolation is required until a negative result is produced. People with negative results are free to go everywhere they wish within Armenia.  

Albeit the tourism industry as a whole has suffered during the pandemic, Armenian wines are selling rather well, specially during the lockdowns. The latter was industry was affected little according to the main distributor of Armenian wine and spirits, the Royal Beverage Group. Sales for 2020 are up, and also several Dutch wines websites such as Bovino include a plethora Armenian wines in their catalogue. We are working very close with duty free services to include Armenia cognac, and wines in their catalogues.”

For further information

 http://tourismarmenia.org/#axzz6l4DuMyeG

Latvian Māris Klišāns heads to Spain

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Latvian Māris Klišāns heads to Spain

Māris Klišāns – Picture by Latvian Embassy in the Netherlands.

Friday, 29 January 2021, Madrid, Kingdom of Spain: Ambassador Māris Klišāns has been accredited to Spain before His Majesty King Felipe VI at the Royal Palace. The ceremony took place in the presence of Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arancha González Laya.

Given that Latvia and Spain are celebrating the centenary of their diplomatic relations in 2021, the Ambassador renewed the invitation from the President of Latvia, Egils Levits, for the King of Spain to visit Latvia to celebrate this landmark event. His Majesty welcomed the news that the embassies of both countries are working on events to commemorate the centenary of diplomatic relations.

Picture by Casa del Rey – Spanish Royal Househo



This year marks the centenary since Spain recognised Latvia de jure and diplomatic relations were established on 9 April 1921.

Three decades ago on 27 August 1991, Spain recognised the restoration of Latvia’s independence, and this was followed by the resumption of diplomatic ties on 9 October 1991. Māris Klišāns is the eighth Latvian Ambassador to Spain since the restoration of Latvia’s independence and the thirteen diplomatic representative of Latvia accredited to Spain since Spain recognised Latvia’s independence on 9 April 1921.

Māris Klišāns began his career with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1992. He has been posted Ambassador to Norway, The Netherlands and Greece, and non-resident Ambassador to Iceland, Cyprus and Serbia as well as Permanent Representative of Latvia to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

For further information 
Embassy of Latvia in Spain and Andorra: https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/news/latest-news/67416-ambassador-maris-klisans-presents-credentials-to-king-felipe-vi-of-spain

Latvia – Bigger than you think by Ambassador Māris Klišāns: http://www.diplomatmagazine.eu/2013/11/03/latvia-bigger-think/

Bvlgari at LVMH Watch Week

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Bvlgari at LVMH Watch Week

25-29 January 2021: Following the success of the inaugural edition of LVMH Watch Week held at Dubai in January 2020, LVMH watchmaking Bvlgari, Hublot and Zenith are back with a digital iteration of the event. 

The second edition kicked off with an online press conference. For the introduction, Stéphane Bianchi was joined by Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bvlgari, Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot and Julien Tornare, CEO of Zenith. Each Maison’s CEO subsequently shared the brands’ strategies and unveil new exclusive timepieces. 

Jean-Christophe Babin noted that the new creations from Bvlgari express its Estetica Della Meccanica. “Our unique spirit is anchored in jewellery savoir-faire and craftsmanship with iconic and bold designs, fusing the Italian roots of our DNA with incomparable Swiss expertise.” 

During the presentation week Bvlgari celebrates the beauty of colour with the launch of Divas’ Dream Peacock Dischi and Divas’ Dream Peacock Tourbillon Lumière, two limited editions blending prestigious decorative techniques and jewellery-making know-how with rare Swiss watchmaking expertise. 

Inspired by the regal beauty of the peacock, the watches use unexpected materials and exclusive metiers d’art, bringing the animal’s colour magic to life on the exceptional natural peacock feather marquetry dial. 

Part of the magnificent series celebrating the regal animal, the Divas’ Dream Peacock Diamonds features a peacock motif appearing in all its glorious majesty and delicately hand-painted with meticulous partitions, while the peacock’s outline has been realized with the exclusive goldsmithing technique called champlevé. The dial’s rich hues are enhanced by a supple bracelet featuring the collection’s iconic fan-shaped motif, entirely set with diamonds, for a spectacular effect. 

For further information 
https://www.bulgari.com/en-us/lvmh-watch-week.html?fbclid=IwAR2N_kM7tZBv_WiQGQU30P8gFGjweD5eIJU9UQ4fROCtIDcfX07q2ZWRlwI

LVMH Watch Week: https://www.lvmh.com/news-documents/news/lvmh-watch-week-2021-zenith-presents-latest-timepieces/, https://www.lvmh.com/news-documents/news/lvmh-watch-brands-present-the-2021-lvmh-watch-week/

Picture by Bvlgari.

The Ambassador of Rwanda Presents Credentials to The King

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The Ambassador of Rwanda Presents Credentials to The King


H.E. Ambassador Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe Presents Credentials to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands


Rwanda’s Ambassador to the Netherlands H.E. Mr. Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, who was accompanied by his spouse and First Secretary Herbert Ndahiro, was received on November 25th 2020 at the Noordeinde Palace in The Hague where he presented his letters of credence to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

His Majesty King Willem Alexander of The Netherlands and H.E. Mr. Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, Ambassador of Rwanda.

During the ceremony, H.E. Ambassador Nduhungirehe conveyed H.E. President Kagame’s greetings and wishes for good health, happiness and well-being to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and the people of the Netherlands. The Ambassador briefed the King about developments in Rwanda regarding socio-economic development, peace and stability.

Prior to the presentation of his letters of credence H.E. Ambassador Nduhungirehe was invited to inspect the Guard of Honour at the Palace.

H.E. Mr. Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, Ambassador of Rwanda, during the presentation of his credentials to The King of The Netherlands.

H.E. Ambassador Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe is Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the Kingdom of the Netherlands with accreditation to the OPCW in The Hague and to the Baltic states Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Kuwait appoints 38th cabinet

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Kuwait appoints 38th cabinet

In the picture HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al Sabah.

Sunday, 24 January 2021, Kuwait City, State of Kuwait: His Highness The Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jabr Al-Mubarak Al Sabah tasked HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al Sabah with nominating a new 38th cabinet for approval.

The barely one month-old government had been acting in a caretaker role since it resigned over the confrontation with parliament. The situation has complicated efforts to tackle a severe liquidity crunch in the wealthy OPEC member state caused by low oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic.

Head of government, Sheikh Sabah Al Khalid (b. 3 March 1953) is Kuwait’s eighth prime minister. From 2011 to 2019 he served as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. 

On Tuesday, 2 March 2021 His Highness The Emir issued a decree appointed the cabinet as submitted by Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al Sabah. Therein HE Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Muhammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was confirmed as chief of diplomacy and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs. 

Kuwait has the most vibrant political system amongst the Gulf Arab states, with a parliament able to pass, and block, legislation and question ministers. However, some senior governmental posts are occupied by members of Kuwait’s ruling family, and the emir has final say in state matters.

For further information 
Prime Ministerial Diwan: http://www.pm.gov.kw

KUNA: https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2956663

Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah – Picture through Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.

United Kingdom Contributes £29,000 to Support OPCW Training

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United Kingdom Contributes £29,000 to Support OPCW Training
The Hague, Netherlands – 27 January 2021 – The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has made a voluntary contribution of £29,000 to support training activities at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). 
The contribution was formalized during a ceremony between the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the OPCW, H.E. Ambassador Joanna Roper CMG, and OPCW Director-General, H.E. Mr Fernando Arias, which was held at OPCW Headquarters in The Hague. The funds will support training for inspectors and other relevant OPCW personnel in skills necessary for non-routine inspections, investigations and Rapid Response and Assistance Mission (RRAM) deployments, as well as for regional Assistance and Protection training in the Caribbean. 

Ambassador Roper remarked: “I am delighted to make a further contribution towards supporting OPCW inspector training and capacity building activities in the Caribbean. This voluntary contribution will enable tangible improvements to the capabilities of States Parties and help achieve a world free of chemical weapons.” 

The Director-General stated: “I thank the Government of the United Kingdom for its continuous support to the OPCW. Developing personnel expertise is critical to maintaining the Organization’s readiness and capability to lend a helping hand to its Member States during emergency and non-routine situations. Additionally, building regional assistance and protection capacity ensures greater ability of Member States to confidently handle chemical crises.” 
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