H.E. Mr António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations and the President of the International Criminal Court, Judge Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi.
On 21 December 2017, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. Mr António Guterres visited the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “Court’), where he was received by the President of the Court, Judge Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi, and met with ICC Deputy Prosecutor James Stewart on behalf of Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda. This was Mr Guterres’ first visit to the seat of the ICC in The Hague, The Netherlands.
President Fernández expressed the Court’s gratitude, stating: “while the Court is not part of the United Nations, it shares its core goals and values, and is tremendously appreciative of the many forms of vital cooperation received from the organisation. Your personal support for the ICC system, Mr Secretary-General, is of vital importance to our efforts aimed at bringing accountability and providing justice for the victims of the gravest crimes in accordance with the Rome Statute, and to confront related challenges”.“Our abiding challenge is to realize the full potential of the International Criminal Court to end impunity and build a just and more peaceful world,” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
The visit of the Secretary-General to the ICC is part of long-standing relations between the Court and the United Nations which, while being separate organisations, cooperate in a wide range of areas in accordance with the Relationship Agreement signed in 2004. It also highlights the joint efforts for accountability for the most serious crimes that affect the international community as a whole.
On the image H.E. Saeed Ali Alnowais, Ambassador of the UAE with the UAE Delegation to OPCW and Ms. Dr. Alya Bukhater, Counsellor at the Embassy.By Roy Lie A Tjam.
The Hague, 1st December 2017. On this day, H.E. Saeed Ali Alnowais gathered with hundreds of guest for the 46th anniversary of the UAE. The guests included colleagues, diplomats, Dutch governments representatives, representatives of the business community as well as friends and the diaspora. A pleasant atmosphere reigned at the Kurhaus Hotel.
Judge Walid Akoum, Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) and H.E. Saeed Ali Alnowais.
H.E. Saeed Ali Alnowais, after welcoming the many guests expressed his gratitude for the excellent cooperation between the UAE and the Netherlands. Special thanks went to HM King Willem Alexander.
Ambassador Alnowais hailed the UAE Royal Family for the elevated level of wealth. He further touched on the humongous UAE achievements. A raffle with tickets to the Emirates and a lavish buffet was part of the program. Extracts of Ambassador Alnowais’ speech now follow.
H.E. Sayyid Mohammed Harib ‘Abdallah Al-Said Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman and Ambassador H.E. Saeed Ali Alnowais.
“Thanks to you excellencies for your presence tonight, despite the heavy schedule participating in the OPCW meetings which coincides with our national day celebrations.
Dear guests, allow me to extend my greetings to the people and the government of the Netherlands, with our best wishes for the new Government. I would also like to seize this opportunity to express my respect and best wishes to His Majesty King William Alexander.
H.E. Fernando Arias and next Director General of the OPCW and the ambassador of the UAE.
On December 2, 2017, the UAE celebrates its 46th National Day. This same day in 1971 marked the establishment of the Emirates, a union that has come to be a leading model of sustainable development, progress and growth in the region and beyond.
In September this tear, the United Arab Emirates has taken the first assertive steps towards being a major participant in the international maritime economic landscape, to reinstate and expand the glory of our ancestors when the sea was their livelihood and an open gate to trade with the world with the inauguration of the Hopper Dredger ARZANA, commissioned by the National Marine Dredging Company on behalf of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The UAE National Day is a glorious occasion for UAE citizens to celebrate their belonging to this land, and express their pride in the wise leadership of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, as well as Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of Emirates.
H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Abohaimed, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Mr. Saeed Ali Alnowais and H.E. Mr. Abdelouahab Bellouki , Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco.
UAE National Day is also about celebrating a leadership, which forever stands ready to invest in its people’s human capital, placing its citizens at the top of its priorities, to achieve distinction, stability and sustainable development. These political, economic, social and cultural achievements were accomplished, thanks to the vision of our wise leadership and the sustained efforts of Emiratis who have toiled to build the future of our nation.
On the national front, the UAE laid the foundations and rules of good governance, building strong and stable national institutions based on principles and standards of transparency and accountability, the rule of law and good citizenship, thus establishing an oasis of security, stability, modernity and tolerance.
H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Abohaimed, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Mr. Saeed Ali Alnowais and Brigadier General Khaled Omar Bahussain, UAE Defence Attaché.
Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the first to lay the foundations for a comprehensive national strategy aimed at achieving well-being for citizens, by stressing that “our main goal is to provide a decent life for citizens, for they are the true wealth behind the present and the future of this country”. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, assumed his father’s role to complete this strategy, and overcome its challenges with determination and willfulness.
The various plans and strategies announced and implemented over the past decade have florished. International rankings based on global standards and rigorous scientific approaches reflect these achievements. In the UNDP Human Development Report, the UAE ranked amongst the top countries with very high human development, excelling in regional and international indicators measuring people’s happiness, public satisfaction, security and stability, scoring high in the Social Progress Index. The citizen-centered vision laid forth by our wise leadership deemed citizens as a top priority in current and future development plans, for they are the real wealth of the country.
On the foreign front, the UAE’s foreign policy since its establishment in 1971 is grounded in wisdom, moderation, justice and advocacy, based on the principles of dialogue and understanding between brothers and friends, respect for international charters, adherence to the UN Charter, as well as respect for the rules of good neighbourliness, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The country has long adopted a foreign policy centred on peaceful resolution of disputes and non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs.
The United Arab Emirates approached the world with great openness. This resulted in the establishment of strategic political, economic and commercial partnerships as well as judicious and key partnerships in the fields of culture, sciences, education and healthcare with many countries across the world, thus enhancing its prestigious standing in the international community.
During “the 2015 Sustainable Development Summit” in New York, on the sidelines of the 70th Ordinary General Assembly, the UAE solemnly pledged “not to ignore any country lagging behind in the development process and to help the world move to a path that supports sustainability and flexibility”. Faithful to its pledge, its outstanding aid efforts have helped millions of people across continents, as it persists to implement the Millennium Development Goals and meet the objectives of the United Nations Development Plan 2030.
On this 46th National Day, I would like to extend warm congratulations to the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, as well as Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of Emirates, Their Highnesses the Crown Princes, the Government and the people of the UAE.
I would like to express my appreciations to Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways who contribute to our economy, enhances tourism and act as prominent ambassadors for our country. I thank them for the continuous support they provide to our citizens and guests.
Last, but by no means least, I would like to thank our colleagues and staff at the Embassy and wish them many more celebrations to come.”
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Photography by the Embassy of UAE in The Hague.
Despite many efforts during the past two years to involve the Polish authorities in a constructive dialogue in the context of the framework for the rule of law, the European Commission has decided today that there is a clear risk of a serious breach of the rule of law in Poland. The Commission therefore proposes to the Council to adopt a decision under Article 7 (1) of the EU Treaty.
The Commission simultaneously published today (fourth) recommendation on the rule of law clearly indicating what steps can be taken by the Polish authorities to tackle the current situation. If the Polish authorities consider implementing the proposed actions, the Commission is prepared – in close consultation with the European Parliament and the Council- to revise its reasoned proposal.
Furthermore, the European Commission decided to take the next step intheongoinginfringement procedure against Poland, which Poland is referred to the European Court of Justice for breaches of EU legislation by the Law on the Ordinary Courts Organization.
Hanukkah in Berlin attended by German President. Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Ambassador Jeremy Issacharoff celebrate Hanukkah at the Israeli residence.
Friday, 15 December 2017, Berlin, Germany: Year 2018 shall be a rather special one for the State of Israel as it celebrates seventy years of recreation in contemporary times; to mark the latter milestone the German Federal President, Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his spouse Ms Elke Büdenbender were honorary guests at a reception hosted by Israeli Ambassador to Germany, H.E. Jeremy Issacharoff at the Israeli Residence in Berlin.
Demonstratively Federal President Steinmeier and Ambassador Issacharoff lit the three Hanukkah lights marking the latter feast as well as the outset of “Israel at 70″ commemorations. One light is lit up for every day of the celebration, which in 2017 fell on 12 December 2017 according to the Gregorian calendar.
Allocution by Bundespräsident Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
חֲנֻכָּה (Hanukkah), also known as the “Feast of Lights”, or “Feast of Dedications” is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rebuilding of the Holy or Second Temple at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Hellenist Seleucid Empire. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December according to the Gregorian calendar.
The festival is observed by lighting the candles from a candelabrum with nine branches, known as “Hanukkah menorah” (or hanukkiah). One branch is typically placed above or below the others and its candle is used to light the other eight candles. This unique candle is called “shamash”, which is Hebrew for “attendant”. Each night, one additional candle is lit until all eight candles are lit up together on the final night of the holiday.
The ceremony on 15 December at the Israeli Residence marked the opening of year-long festivities to mark 70 years since the founding of modern Israel in 1948. The Jewish state managed to harness crucial international backing after the mass killings of European Jews by fascist regimes in Europe.
For further information:
Allocution by German Federal President, Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier: http://www.bundespraesident.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Reden/2017/12/171215-Chanukka-Englisch.pdf?__blob=publicationFile
Hanukkah reception 2017 on Deutsche Welle: http://www.dw.com/en/german-president-steinmeier-lights-menorah/av-41814096
Israel in Germany: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelinGermany/
Ambassador Jeremy Issacharoff: https://www.facebook.com/AmbassadorIssacharoff/?fref=mentions
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Pictures by Embassy of the State of Israel to the Federal Republic of Germany – Credit to Ruthe Zuntz
H.E. Ambassador Venu Rajamony presented his first issue of India Economic News featuring essential developments in India during the period September to November 2017.
In his bulletin, Ambassador Rajamony announced the release of Doing Business Report, 2018 by the Word Bank were India ranks 100 among 190 countries assessed by the Doing Business Team. India has leapt 30 ranks over its rank of 130 in the Doing Business Report 2017.
Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.
The Doing Business Report is an assessment of 190 economies and covers ten indicators which span the lifecycle of a business. India has improved its rank in 6 out of 10 indicators and has moved closer to international best practices (Distance to Frontier score). The credit for this significant improvement is credited to the mantra of “Reform, Perform, Transform” given by the Prime Minister, wherein a strong leadership has provided the political will to carry out comprehensive and complex reforms, supported by a bureaucracy committed to perform.
This edition of the report acknowledges India as a top improver, with an improvement of 30 ranks compared to last year’s report, the highest jump in rank of any country in the DB Report, 2018. India is the only country in South Asia and BRICS economies to feature among most improved economies of the DB Report this year.
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Mrs FatouBensouda, appoints Patricia V. Sellers as her Special Adviser on Gender.
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Mrs Fatou Bensouda, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Patricia Viseur Sellers as her Special Adviser on Gender.
Ms Sellers is an international criminal lawyer with more than two decades of experience working in the fields of international criminal justice and human rights as a practitioner, lecturer, policy adviser, and advocate for women’s rights and gender equality.
In the ongoing implementation of the Office’s Policy Paper on Sexual and Gender-Based Crimes, Ms Sellers will, inter alia, provide advice to the Prosecutor. Her immediate priority will be to further strengthen the Office’s approach to a range of gender issues and, support office-wide strategic responses to sexual and gender-based crimes under the Rome Statute.
Ms Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.“Since the adoption of our Policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Crimes in 2014, the Office has been involved in various implementation initiatives. Further integrating a gender perspective into all areas of our work is a priority for me. Ms Sellers is a renowned expert on gender issues and her deep knowledge and experience in this field will be of benefit to my Office”, said Prosecutor Bensouda.
In making this appointment, the Prosecutor thanks her outgoing Special Gender Adviser, Ms Brigid Inder – a champion and tireless defender of women’s rights and gender justice in her own right – for the notable contributions she has made to the work of the Office since her appointment in August 2012, in particular to the development of the Office’s Policy Paper on Sexual and Gender-Based Crimes.
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For more background regarding Ms Patricia V. Sellers, click here.
L’ambassadeur Ukranien en Belgique Mykola Tochytskyi pendant son discours.
Le 6 décembre 2017, à l’occasion de la célébration du centième anniversaire des événements de la Révolution ukrainienne de 1917-1921, du centième anniversaire de la création du service diplomatique d’Ukraine et du centième anniversaire des Forces armées d’Ukraine, l’Ambassade d’Ukraine en Belgique, la Représentation d’Ukraine auprès de l’Union Européenne et la Mission d’Ukraine auprès de l’OTAN ont organisé un événement conjoint, lors duquel on a présenté des expositions, consacrées à ces dates très importantes en Ukraine, ainsi que le stand «Les Forces armées ukrainiennes aujourd’hui».
Une autre exposition – «La Belgique et l’Ukraine: l’histoire des relations. Fin du XIXème-début du XXème siècles» et le livre «L’acier dans la steppe. Le regard de l’Ukraine», qui ont été préparé par le Musée historique D.Yavornytskyi de ville de Dnipro, ont été aussi présentés.
The Ukrainian Ambassador in Belgium Mykola Tochytskyi with Dirk Achten, Secretary General at Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation for the Kingdom of Belgium.
Dans cet événement ont prit part des personnes officielles belges, de l’Union européenne et de l’OTAN, parmi lesquelles étaient le Secrétaire général du Ministère des affaires étrangères de la Belgique M. Dirk Achten, la Secrétaire générale déléguée de l’OTAN Mme Rose Gottemoeller, les eurodéputés, les membres du corps diplomatique, le public belge, les représentants de la communauté ukrainienne en Belgique et au Luxembourg, ainsi que le Vice-premier-ministre ukrainien M. Volodymyr Kistion.
The Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (“the Assembly”) held its sixteenth session from 4 to 14 December 2017 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Assembly was attended by States Parties, observer States, invited States, international and regional organizations and representatives from civil society.The session was opened by the outgoing President of the Assembly, H.E. Minister Sidiki Kaba (Senegal), who also presided over the election of Judge O-Gon Kwon (Republic of Korea), who will serve as President for the seventeenth to nineteenth sessions (2018-2020). The Assembly also elected Ambassador Momar Diop (Senegal) and Ambassador Michal Mlynár (Slovakia) as Vice-Presidents for the same period, based in The Hague and New York, respectively. The Assembly elected six new judges for a term of nine years. More information on the elections is available in the press release of the Assembly dated 7 December 2017.The Assembly proceeded with its general debate, which benefited from Ministerial-level participation, held a plenary segment to discuss cooperation which focused on the main issues regarding financial investigations discussed at the Paris Conference on 20 October 2017 and on addressing the main challenges and opportunities for effective cooperation. The Assembly also held a plenary segment to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the Rome Statute which focused on the achievements of the Rome Statute system and, inter alia, on the key challenges that lie ahead in order to strengthen the system so it can be more effective, efficient and truly global.The Assembly adopted six resolutions by consensus: on the activation of the jurisdiction of the Court over the crime of aggression; on amendments to article 8 of the Rome Statute; on consultations pursuant to article 97(c) of the Rome Statute; on cooperation; on the 2018 budget of the Court; and the “omnibus” resolution.In the resolution on the activation of the jurisdiction of the Court over the crime of aggression, the Assembly recognized the historic significance of the consensual decision at the Kampala Review Conference to adopt the amendments to the Rome Statute and decided inter alia to activate the Court’s jurisdiction as of 17 July 2018. The resolution on amendments to article 8 of the Rome Statute adds three war crimes to the jurisdiction of the Court: employing microbial, biological or toxin weapons; employing weapons that injure by fragments undetectable by X-rays; and employing laser weapons.The Assembly adopted the 2018 programme budget of the Court with appropriations totalling €147,431,500 and a staffing level of 972; it also adopted recommendations to the judges in relation to the election of the Registrar which will take place in 2018. More information on the candidates is contained in document ICC-ASP/16/28/Rev.1.
Serbian murder suspect arrested in Spain with Eurojust’s supportThe Hague, 18 December 2017
In the evening of 14 December, the Spanish Guardia Civil apprehended a dangerous and armed fugitive, a Serbian national nicknamed “Igor the Russian”, in the Province of Teruel, Spain. A shooting occurred during the arrest, and two officers of the Guardia Civil and a third Spanish citizen tragically died as a result.
The arrested fugitive was sought by the Italian Authorities for two murders and other serious crimes committed in Italy. The Public Prosecution Office of Bologna, which coordinated the Italian investigation carried out by the Italian Carabinieri, sought the support of the judicial and law enforcement authorities of Spain, Serbia, Austria and France to identify the fugitive’s whereabouts and apprehend him. Their fruitful collaboration and mutual support was instrumental to Thursday’s apprehension.
In particular, the Italian and Spanish authorities formed a close partnership to secure the arrest of this dangerous fugitive, coordinated by Eurojust and supported by the Italian Central Directorate for Anti-drugs Services (Direzione centrale per i Servizi antidroga – DCSA).
Within the framework of this close cooperation, the Italian and Spanish authorities exchanged several letters of rogatory, shared operational information and organised technical and operational activities on Spanish territory.
Ambassador Victoria Morera Villuendas, ECB President Mario Draghi, Queen Sofía of Spain – Picture by ECB.
12 December 2017, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany: The European Central Bank located in Frankfurt am Main, finalised the cultural days dedicated to the Kingdom of Spain as country member of the ECB.
As grande finale, the ECB hosted a concert by the Queen Sofía School of Music under the honorary patronage of Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain, Princess of Greece. Location selected was the Alte Oper (Old Opera House). ECB President Mario Draghi, HM Queen Sofía of Spain attended the concert as well as Spain’s Ambassador to Germany, Victoria Morera Villuendas.
Annually the ECB hosts various cultural functions aiming at bringing closer to the German citizenry the culture of all ECB member states. The latter in collaboration with the national central banks.
For further information:
ECB: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb/cultdays/html/index.sv.html
Spanish Royal House: http://www.casareal.es/ES/Actividades/Paginas/actividades_actividades_detalle.aspx?data=13401
Embassy of Spain in Germany (HE Ambassador Victoria Morera Villuendas): http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/Berlin/es/Paginas/inicio.aspx
The various plans and strategies announced and implemented over the past decade have florished. International rankings based on global standards and rigorous scientific approaches reflect these achievements. In the UNDP Human Development Report, the UAE ranked amongst the top countries with very high human development, excelling in regional and international indicators measuring people’s happiness, public satisfaction, security and stability, scoring high in the Social Progress Index. The citizen-centered vision laid forth by our wise leadership deemed citizens as a top priority in current and future development plans, for they are the real wealth of the country.
On the foreign front, the UAE’s foreign policy since its establishment in 1971 is grounded in wisdom, moderation, justice and advocacy, based on the principles of dialogue and understanding between brothers and friends, respect for international charters, adherence to the UN Charter, as well as respect for the rules of good neighbourliness, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The country has long adopted a foreign policy centred on peaceful resolution of disputes and non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs.
The United Arab Emirates approached the world with great openness. This resulted in the establishment of strategic political, economic and commercial partnerships as well as judicious and key partnerships in the fields of culture, sciences, education and healthcare with many countries across the world, thus enhancing its prestigious standing in the international community.
During “the 2015 Sustainable Development Summit” in New York, on the sidelines of the 70th Ordinary General Assembly, the UAE solemnly pledged “not to ignore any country lagging behind in the development process and to help the world move to a path that supports sustainability and flexibility”. Faithful to its pledge, its outstanding aid efforts have helped millions of people across continents, as it persists to implement the Millennium Development Goals and meet the objectives of the United Nations Development Plan 2030.
On this 46th National Day, I would like to extend warm congratulations to the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, as well as Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of Emirates, Their Highnesses the Crown Princes, the Government and the people of the UAE.
I would like to express my appreciations to Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways who contribute to our economy, enhances tourism and act as prominent ambassadors for our country. I thank them for the continuous support they provide to our citizens and guests.
Last, but by no means least, I would like to thank our colleagues and staff at the Embassy and wish them many more celebrations to come.”
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Photography by the Embassy of UAE in The Hague. 
The various plans and strategies announced and implemented over the past decade have florished. International rankings based on global standards and rigorous scientific approaches reflect these achievements. In the UNDP Human Development Report, the UAE ranked amongst the top countries with very high human development, excelling in regional and international indicators measuring people’s happiness, public satisfaction, security and stability, scoring high in the Social Progress Index. The citizen-centered vision laid forth by our wise leadership deemed citizens as a top priority in current and future development plans, for they are the real wealth of the country.
On the foreign front, the UAE’s foreign policy since its establishment in 1971 is grounded in wisdom, moderation, justice and advocacy, based on the principles of dialogue and understanding between brothers and friends, respect for international charters, adherence to the UN Charter, as well as respect for the rules of good neighbourliness, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The country has long adopted a foreign policy centred on peaceful resolution of disputes and non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs.
The United Arab Emirates approached the world with great openness. This resulted in the establishment of strategic political, economic and commercial partnerships as well as judicious and key partnerships in the fields of culture, sciences, education and healthcare with many countries across the world, thus enhancing its prestigious standing in the international community.
During “the 2015 Sustainable Development Summit” in New York, on the sidelines of the 70th Ordinary General Assembly, the UAE solemnly pledged “not to ignore any country lagging behind in the development process and to help the world move to a path that supports sustainability and flexibility”. Faithful to its pledge, its outstanding aid efforts have helped millions of people across continents, as it persists to implement the Millennium Development Goals and meet the objectives of the United Nations Development Plan 2030.
On this 46th National Day, I would like to extend warm congratulations to the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, as well as Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of Emirates, Their Highnesses the Crown Princes, the Government and the people of the UAE.
I would like to express my appreciations to Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways who contribute to our economy, enhances tourism and act as prominent ambassadors for our country. I thank them for the continuous support they provide to our citizens and guests.
Last, but by no means least, I would like to thank our colleagues and staff at the Embassy and wish them many more celebrations to come.”
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Photography by the Embassy of UAE in The Hague. 
Une autre exposition – «La Belgique et l’Ukraine: l’histoire des relations. Fin du XIXème-début du XXème siècles» et le livre «L’acier dans la steppe. Le regard de l’Ukraine», qui ont été préparé par le Musée historique D.Yavornytskyi de ville de Dnipro, ont été aussi présentés.
Une autre exposition – «La Belgique et l’Ukraine: l’histoire des relations. Fin du XIXème-début du XXème siècles» et le livre «L’acier dans la steppe. Le regard de l’Ukraine», qui ont été préparé par le Musée historique D.Yavornytskyi de ville de Dnipro, ont été aussi présentés.
