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Argentine Embassy: Official Network of the Argentine Scientist and Researcher in The Netherlands
OnΒ theΒ pictureΒ His Excellency Hector Horacio Salvador.
By Wei Hung and Thomas Fleischer.
Recently the Embassy of the Argentine Republic to the Netherlands used the lovely facilities at the Haagse Hogeschool to launch the official opening to the network of the Argentine Scientists and Researchers in the Netherlands.
The event begins with a simple (and apt), yet to the point, introduction by His Excellency Hector Horacio Salvador on how the network came to fruition. He recounted the countless late-night meetings where colleagues from different expertise came together for a common goal; the establishment of a scientific platform that combines academics between the two countries. Furthermore, the ambassador explained the necessity of a bilateral cooperation with the Netherlands in advancing research across a wide array of scientific research. In his view, the Network has become a milestone for both countries.
His excellency then introduced Mr. Patricio Dalton,Β the coordinator of social sciences of the Network, to give a little insight into the work that the Network does, and its connection to dutch academia. The Network goals or vision/ developments so far.
The event then continued with 7 separate lectures on a wide range of topics including:
- Searching for traces of life with the ExoMars Rover
- Nanoantennas for single-molecule detection
- Emerging technologies: video games, virtual realities, and augmented realities
- Magnetic resonance applied for innovation of multiphase flow of measurement
- The impact of education and technical assistance of the port, transport and logistic sectors in Latin America
- Riverbank restoration: measuring and understanding erosion patterns
- Transparency and fight against corruption: build trust for growth in the Latin American Context
The presentations were accompanied by experts from their respective fields. The invited experts offered an in-depth analysis of the topics given, illustrating future possibilities and where the projects are heading.
After the last lecture, the Argentine embassy hosted a reception in the Haagse Hogeschool, where wine, cheeses and meats were served a plenty, creating a comfortable and conducive environment to meet the members of the Network, catch up with old friends and learn something new and interesting.
The 9th edition of IFTF opened its doors in Vijfhuizen
International Floriculture Forum (IFF)
IFTF hosted the 2nd edition of the International Floriculture Forum (IFF) on the eve of the fair. High level key-note speakers shared their views with the audience on major ongoing and upcoming changes in the international trade, logistics and product innovations. Over 200 people attended the Forum and participated actively in the discussions. A very interesting start of a Floral Trade Week. Bella Flowers, Bloom Hills and Floramatt are the main growers in Rwanda participating this year IFTF and are facilitated by a collaboration of the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in the Netherlands and the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB).OPCW Director-General Visits Brussels
XI Swazi cabinet announced
- – Ambrose Dlamini (Prime Minister)
- – Themba Masuku (Deputy Prime Minister)
- – Neil Reikenburg (Finance)
- – Manqoba Khumalo (Commerce, Industry and Trade)
- – Pholile Dlamini (Justice and Constitutional Affairs)
- – Princess Sikhanyiso (Information, Communication and Technology)
- – Peter Bhembe (Natural Resources and Energy)
- – Princess Lindiwe (Home Affairs)
- – Ndlaluhlaza Ndwandwe (Public Works and Transport)
- – Prince Simelane (Housing and Urban Development)
- – Thuli Dladla (Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation)
- – Lizzy Nkosi (Health)
- – Harries Madze Bulunga (Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs)
- – Moses Vilakati (Tourism and Environmental Affairs)
- – Jabulani Mabuza (Agriculture)
- – David Ngcane (Tinkundhla Administration and Development)
Iraq, Building a Stable and Prosperous Democracy

- H.E. Dr. Hisham Al-Alawi, Ambassador of Iraq
- Ms. Nancy Ezzeddne (Clingendael)
- Dr. Louise van SchaikΒ Head of Sustainability Research (Clingendael)
- Mr. Tobias von Lossow (Clingendael)
- Ms. Simone van der Post (Dutch MFA)
- Mr. Wibo Schepel (BGC Shell)
- Mr. Nick Reijmers (Boskalis) and other speakers.

Retrospection of the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting
- George Cunningham, Senior Adviser Asia and Pacific Department, European External Action Service
- H.E. Mr. Magzhan Ilyassov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to The Netherlands
- H.E. Mr. Matthew Neuhaus, Ambassador of Australia to The Netherlands
- Mr. Kazi Russel Pervez, Counsellor, Embassy of Bangladesh in The Netherlands
- H.E. Ms. Eksiri Pintaruchi, Ambassador of Thailand to The Netherlands
- Moderation: Ms. Maaike Okano-Heijmans, Senior Research Fellow at the Clingendael Institute, reviewed the 12th ASEM summit, organized by the EU and chaired by the President of the European Council, Mr Donald Tusk.
- Infrastructure is an important item withinΒ ASEM
- ASEM should become a forum for bilateral meetings
- Furthermore, Β justice should be done to relatives of the MH 17 Β victims
- Call for the resumption of the FTA talks
- Sustainable development beneficial to both parties
- There should be collaboration on the phenomenonΒ of ageing society
- 2019Β is an election year
- Brexit and beyond
- Multilateralism policy
- The post Cotonou Agreement