Dominican career diplomat and professional violinist Dr. Eugenio Matos G., former Minister and Chargé d´affaires a.i. for the Dominican Embassy in The Hague, currently Minister Counselor in Buenos Aires, Argentina, paid a courtesy visit in Parliament to Honorable Ankie Broekers-Knol, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Mr. Matos played for her part of the violin repertoire that he would performed that evening at the residence of H.E. Mir-Hamza Efendiyev, Ambassador of Azerbaijan in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The Honorable Ankie Broekers-Knol and Dr. Eugenio Matos G.
Ambassador Efendeyev invited the Dominican diplomat to play a violin concert accompanied by renowned Belgian pianist Nezrin Efendiyeva. The concert was very well attended by government authorities, international organizations, diplomats and the local press. It was inserted as part of Diplomat Magazine´s regular Diplomats Meet & Greet programme.
Open link of the violin and piano evening concert at the Embassy of Azerbaijan:
https://diplomatmagazine.eu/2016/12/06/embassy-of-azerbaijan-meet-greet-music/ ¨I am honored to receive this invitation and specially play for Mrs. Broekers-Knol at her bureau in Parliament. Ankie is a longstanding friend that I deeply admire for her love for classical music, for her inputs on Parliamentary diplomacy and knowledge on public affairs¨, said Dr. Matos after leaving the Dutch Parliament.
Minister Matos is co-founder of the very first diplomatic magazine in the Netherlands´ history, Diplomat Magazine. Additional information with images and videos about the concert organized by the Embassy of Azerbaijan will be published soon.
On Saturday November 26, the President of Cuba, Raul Castro informed the population that Fidel Castro died Friday 25, at 10:29 in La Havana at the age of 90.
The leader of Cuban revolution dominated his country ‘s political life for nearly 50 years, declaring his revolution a unique form of communism. His younger brother, President Raul Castro, declared nine days of official mourning on the island; Alcohol sales were suspended, flags flew at half-staff and shows and concerts were canceled.
A profound silence and a sense of general sorrow in La Havana contrasting celebrations on the streets of Miami’s Little Havana were three generations of Cubans took to the streets waving Cuban flags and setting off fireworks.
Fidel Castro, the hero of the long lasting Cuban revolution was considered by many a despot who suppressed human rights obliging thousands of Cuban to exile; about two million Cubans live in the US, nearly 70 percent of them in Florida. However, friends and foes agree that Fidel was an outstanding man.
——–Photography by Alwaght
On the picture His ExcellencyJaime V Ledda Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines in The Hague.
2016 a year long celebration!
The Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of the Philippines celebrate 65 years of Diplomatic relation and 150 years of Consular relation.
Hence His Excellency Jaime V Ledda Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines in The Hague, hosted a reception at Hotel Des Indes on 12 September in order to celebrate this memorable milestone.
For additional Kim Vermaat’s pictures, please open the following link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/albums/72157673163455044Ambassador Ledda with Ms Sonia Meijer, Honorary Consul of el Salvador.
Instead of a traditional toast a Dutch-Filipino duo bought luster to the evening. Ambassador Ledda proudly presented Ms. Nikka Mae C. Lopez, a cum laude graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Music, currently based in Karlsruhe, Germany pursuing further studies in voice performance.
She was accompanied by Ms. Carla Bos, who studied harp at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague and is now a professional musician with the Remix Ensemble for Contemporary Music in Porto, Portugal.
The relations between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of the Philippines are prospering. The steady growth in trade is proof thereof. Investments are also increasing at an average rate of 10% p.a. According to Ambassador Ledda the cooperation between the two nations continues with hopes for an even better and ever brighter story in our relationship that has been built over centuries of commerce, exchanges and friendships.
Ambassador Ledda continued his a reunion among friends from government officials and civil servants, non Governmental organizations and charitable foundations.
The evening at Des Indes was well attended, many came by to congratulate Ambassador Jaime Ledda.
Michèle Coninsx, President of Eurojust.
The President of Eurojust, Ms. Michèle Coninsx, welcomed on November 24 the representatives of the European Judicial Cybercrime Network at Eurojust. In their opening remarks, the President of Eurojust and Ms. Daniela Buruiana, Chair of the Eurojust Task Force on Cybercrime, stressed that the networking of specialised experts is essential for enhancing judicial cooperation in cybercrime investigations and prosecutions and for sharing expertise, knowledge and best practice.
The borderless nature of cyberspace poses special challenges for the judicial authorities. The cybercrime experts, in the presence of observers from third States Norway and Switzerland, as well as representatives of the General Secretariat of the Council, the European Commission, the EJN Secretariat and Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), discussed the technical and legal challenges in relation to encryption and the legal obstacles to undercover investigations online.
Part of the meeting was also devoted to practical aspects and activities of the Network, including the support to be provided by Eurojust. In addition, Eurojust presented its ongoing activities in supporting the Network.
The President of Eurojust, Ms. Michèle Coninsx stated:
“I would like to congratulate the European Judicial Cybercrime Network for its successful kick-off meeting. Eurojust looks forward to fruitful cooperation with the Network and is therefore committed to supporting its functioning. In implementing the Agenda on Security, close cooperation between Eurojust and the Network will contribute to a more effective judicial response at the European level in the fight against cybercrime.”
Mr. Branislav Boháčik, Prosecutor, General Prosecutor’s Office of the Slovak Republic stated:
“The establishment of the EJCN is the fulfilment of a long-standing wish of practitioners. In this network, they will be able to share their experiences and expertise and work closely together with their colleagues from the EU Member States to deal with the many challenges that they face during investigations and prosecution of cybercrime and cyber-enabled crimes, such as encryption.”
On the picture Ambassador I Gusti Agung Wesaka Puja with Indonesian dancers.By Roy Lie A Tjam.
The Asian culinary week at the Markthall in Rotterdam is a collaboration between the embassies of Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia in The Hague, together with Wah Nam Hong enterprise, with the aim of bringing a diverse array of Asian cuisines to Rotterdam.
The initiative to launch the Asia week came from Mr. Arjan Chan, proprietor of the prestigious Wah Nam Hong Supermarket. The series of culinary events was concluded on 19 November, under the capable stewardship of the friendly Caroline Wimmers Master of Ceremony of Marketing for Foodies.
Mr Arjan Chan Owner Wah Nam Hong Supermarket; Counsellor, Mr Nissana Thaveepanit, Chargé d’affaires ad interim, Mr Asi Mamanee, Mrs Mimi Chan and Mrs Sin Yan Chan, co-owner Wah Nam Hong.For additional pictures, please open the following link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/albums/72157674814192181Mr. Ibnu W. Wahyutomo, Deputy Chief of Mission and Mr. Andrei Marentek, Minister Counsellor, both from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia.
The opening of the Embassy of Indonesia’s Pavilion at Markthall took place on the bright autumn day of 7 November 2016. The pavilion, situated on the ground floor opposite Restaurant de Wereld van Smaak, was open to the public for a full week.
In his inaugural address, His Excellency Ambassador I Gusti Agung Wesaka Puja, outfitted with a superb Indonesian head gear called Udeng, addresses words of thanks to Mr. Arjan Chan proprietor of Wah Nam Hong Enterprise, for taking the initiative with the objective of bringing Asian food products to a broad audience in Rotterdam. Ambassador Puja noted that good food contributes to a good mood.
A representative of the renowned Indonesian shopping mall Sarinah attended the opening ceremony. All Indonesian ingredients and foodstuffs could be purchased from Wah Nam Hong Supermarket, located in the Markthall
The program included a workshop by Wida Winarno, Indonesian dance groups, a foodie bloggers meeting, a cooking demo by an Indonesian chef who was flown in from Prague, and a cupcake presentation by Noni Wardoni.
Chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Thai Embassy, Mr. Asi Mamanee, thanked Wah Nam Hong, Mr. Arjan Chan, and Mrs. Sin Yan Chan in his opening remarks. He continued:
“Distinguished guests, member of the press and others, on behalf of Royal Thai Embassy the Hague I would like to thank you and welcome everyone to the opening ceremony of Thailand week at Wah Nam Hong Markthal.“Thailand week is collaboration between Royal Thai Embassy the Hague and Wah Nam Hong to bring Thai cuisine, one of the world’s most famous cuisines, to Markthal customers.”” Although there are many international cuisines in Markthal, you cannot find an authentic Thai cuisine in this beautiful venue. During the week, the embassy has arranged 7 days’ cooking demonstrations by our chef from a Thai Select awarded restaurant.”Mrs Sin Yan Chan co-owner Wah Nam; Hong, Chargé d’affaires ad interim, Mr Asi Mamanee, Mr Arjan Chan Owner Wah Nam Hong Supermarket“There will be many famous Thai dishes for everyone who visits Wah Nam Hong to taste and enjoy. Once again, I would like to thank Wah Nam Hong for organizing this event.”“Their presence in the Markthallen is truly wonderful and the assortment is rich and abundant. The Thai products are prominently represented on the shelves. This supermarket is an outstanding meeting point of products of the east and west.”“I am honored to have been given the opportunity to inaugurate the Thai week and be part of the celebration in the company of such a distinguished group of guests.”” I hope that every one of you will enjoy the Thai Week and that we will repeat similar events in the future.”Chargé d’affaires ad interim, Mr Asi Mamanee flanked by two Thai ladies.
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Director Riri Riza, actor Nicolas Saputra (Rangga), Roy Lie A Tjam, Sissy Prescilla (Milly).By Roy Lie A Tjam.What’s up with Love? 2Director – Riri RizaProducer – Mira LesmanaStarring – Nicolas Saputra, Dian Sastrowardoyo, Titi Kamal, Sissy Priscillia, Adinia Worasti, Dennis Adhiswari and Ario Bayu.Indonesia 2016
Deputy Ambassador of Indonesia in the Netherlands MrIbnu Wahyutomo welcomed the guests and formally opened the Indonesia Film Festival.
What’s up with Love ? 2(Ada Apa Dengan Cinta 2) is a fantastic movie for anyone who loves a good, classic romance film, an absolute must see film! The story is meaningful and incredibly easy to relate to, it makes you feel connected and compassionate. The film recounts how Rangga and Cinta are dealing with their break-up before ultimately making up again.
Cinta expresses her resentment towards Rangga who had returned to Indonesia in order to put an end to their relationship and that she only agreed to meet him because of her friends. Rangga explains that he broke up with her because of the academic and vocational pressure he was experiencing in New York. He thought that he couldn’t make Cinta happy so they decided to part as friends. Nevertheless, Cinta ended up spending the entire day with Rangga, forgetting her vacation schedule in Yogyakarta with her friends. However before saying good-bye, Cinta kissed Rangga, both are shocked!
Deputy Ambassador, Mr Ibnu Wahyutomo and actor, Nicolas Saputra.
Cinta then returns to her studio in Jakarta and Rangga pays his mother a visit before making his way back to the Big Apple. However Cinta can’t get Rangga out of her head. A month later Cinta breaks up with her fiancé Trian and gets on a plane to New York. Rangga and Cinta express their love for each other, and share a passionate kiss in Central Park. Finally the lovers are reunited again!
It was a lovely two hours of watching a film that I could watch time and time again.
Indonesia Film Festival 2016(IFF) is screening a series of films: followed by a Q&A session and media discussion on the developments of cinema in Indonesia.
The Indonesian Film Festival in Netherlands highlighted the works of writer and director Riri Riza of Miles Films.
The film shown in this festival also marks Riri Riza’s 15th years as a fim maker, a developer of multiculturalism and freedom of expression through the medium of cinema in Indonesia.
The festival might be an opportunity to understand the challenges and (future) potential of Indonesian cinema.
It has been gratifying, after the screening of the movie the public could rub-shoulders with actors star-boy Rangga, Milly and director Riri Riza who specially came over for the opening of What’s up with Love? 2 – Ada Apa Dengan Cinta 2 in cinema De Wollf in Utrecht. The festival was held from 17th– 20th November 2016.
The Indonesian Film Festival, Indonesian Jazz, Indonesian Fashion Show and other features are part of a project by the Embassy in the Netherlands to acquaint the Dutch young people with the fantastic country named Indonesia. The Embassy envisages to have more such events featuring the richness of Indonesia in 2017.
Indonesia delegation to the festival.
Conference: “The Peace Agreement between the Colombian Government and the FARC”Speaker: Prof. dr. Héctor Olasolo, Chairman, Ibero-American Institute of the Hague for Peace, Human Rights and International Justice (IIH). Chair in International Law, El Rosario University (Colombia), Professor, The Hague University for Applied Sciences.Date and Venue: 8th December 2016, from 10h00 to 11h30, at the Speaker´s corner of The Hague University for Applied Sciences, Johanna Westerndijkplein 75. The Hague (The Netherlands)Conference Summary: While the international legal regime of ius cogens crimes is normatively prevalent over the legal recognition of the main elements of transitional justice, it would be a mistake to reject the concerns expressed by transitional justice theorists and practitioners in light of the experience gained in the last twenty-five years. Similarly, hoping to force a change in its content through a policy of fait acompli, as in the situations in Colombia, Northern Ireland and Spain, is certainly the wrong strategy. In addition to not having the necessary normative legitimacy, they are bound to place the actors involved in permanent legal uncertainty, because no one can guarantee them that the national courts of the States involved, the courts of third countries acting in accordance with the principle of universal jurisdiction, and international judicial bodies such as the International Criminal Court will permanently give up the application of the current normative framework for ius cogens crimes. What is, thus, needed is to reach some degree of consensus on the nature, goals, reach and content of the different elements of transitional justice, and, on this basis, to make an effort to end this “dialogue of the deaf” that, for more than two decades, has characterized the relationship between those interacting on overlapping fields of application.
On the picture the arrival of HE Sheikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa at the Royal Palace in Stockholm – Picture by Kungahuset.se.
His Majesty The King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf, received the letters of credence last October 20th, of HE Sheikh Fawaz bin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa as non-resident ambassador with seat in London.
Sheikh Fawaz Al Khalifa is the head of mission to St James’s Court with concurrent accreditations to Ireland, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Spain.
For further information: http://www.kungahuset.se/kungafamiljen/aktuellahandelser/aktuellt/hogtidligaaudienserpakungligaslottet.5.61f27f5a1560768c258f0b.htmlhttp://www.bahrainembassy.co.uk
By Henri Estramant.Dominion of Canada to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: HE Ambassador Olivier Nicoloff presented his credentials to HM The King of the Belgians on Thursday, 16 November 2016 at the Royal Palace in Brussels. Previous to his ambassadorship in Brussels, he was Director of the Division for the European Union and Europe, Bilateral and Institutional Relations from 2012 to 2016.http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/belgium-belgique/offices-bureaux/ambassador-designate_biography-biographie_ambassadeur-designe.aspx?lang=engKingdom of Sweden to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: HE Ambassador Annika Hahn-Englund was accredited to Belgium on 16 November 2016. Ambassador Hahn-Englund’s chancery is based in Stockholm yet she often visits Belgium and Luxembourg. Before taking up this ambassadorial assignment, she was ambassador for Nordic Cooperation at the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s Division for the European Union. http://www.swedenabroad.com/sv-SE/Ambassader/Bryssel/Om-oss/Ambassaden-sys/State of Kuwait to the EU, the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: HE Ambassador Jasem bin Mohamed Al Budaiwi, who was previously head of mission to the Republic of Korea (South Korea), was accredited before HM King Philippus of the Belgians on the morning of 16 November 2016. Republic of Yemen to the EU, the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: HE Ambassador Mohamed bin Taha Mustafa. Before his ambassadorship in Brussels, he was Advisor (with rank of Ambassador) at the Mission of the Republic of Yemen to the United Nations, New York. Ambassador Taha Mustafa and staff.HE Ambassador Baso Sangqu presenting credentials to The King of the Belgians.Union of South Africa to the EU, the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: HE Ambassador Baso Sangqu was Permanent Representative of South Africa to the UN in New York before his ambassadorship with seat in Brussels. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baso_Sangqu—————–For further information:https://www.monarchie.be/fr/agenda/lettres-de-creance-68All photography by the Belgian Monarchy/Royal Palace, Brussels
On the picture, Ambassador Maryem van den Heuvel and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands – Picture by Royal Dutch Embassy to Belgium.18 October 2016, Brussels, Royal Dutch Embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium: HRH Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, Founder and Honorary President of the Reading and Writing Foundation (Stichting Lezen & Schrijven), paid a visit to Brussels in order to open the event “Generation Code”, co-organised by the latter foundation in the premises of the European Parliament. Libraries around Europe were focusing during the “Code Week” on developing fundamental coding skills. A known Dutch initiative in this respect is Frysklab, which aims at enthusing children for technology. Cultural Attaché Hanna Oosterbaan at the EP – Picture by Royal Dutch Embassy to Belgium.Before the evening function held at the European Parliament, Princess Laurentien was received by her homeland’s ambassador to Belgium at the embassy’s chancery located in Brussels-Schuman. Ambassador Maryem van den Heuvel and the princess discussed the work of the foundation in The Netherlands and at EU level through their representative office in Brussels as well as the programmes helping people with low literacy rates. For further information:Foundation Reading and Writing (Stichting Lezen en Schrijven): http://www.lezenenschrijven.nl/cookie?url=/
The relations between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of the Philippines are prospering. The steady growth in trade is proof thereof. Investments are also increasing at an average rate of 10% p.a. According to Ambassador Ledda the cooperation between the two nations continues with hopes for an even better and ever brighter story in our relationship that has been built over centuries of commerce, exchanges and friendships.
Ambassador Ledda continued his a reunion among friends from government officials and civil servants, non Governmental organizations and charitable foundations.
The evening at Des Indes was well attended, many came by to congratulate Ambassador Jaime Ledda.
A representative of the renowned Indonesian shopping mall Sarinah attended the opening ceremony. All Indonesian ingredients and foodstuffs could be purchased from Wah Nam Hong Supermarket, located in the Markthall
The program included a workshop by Wida Winarno, Indonesian dance groups, a foodie bloggers meeting, a cooking demo by an Indonesian chef who was flown in from Prague, and a cupcake presentation by Noni Wardoni.
Chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Thai Embassy, Mr. Asi Mamanee, thanked Wah Nam Hong, Mr. Arjan Chan, and Mrs. Sin Yan Chan in his opening remarks. He continued:
“Distinguished guests, member of the press and others, on behalf of Royal Thai Embassy the Hague I would like to thank you and welcome everyone to the opening ceremony of Thailand week at Wah Nam Hong Markthal.
“Thailand week is collaboration between Royal Thai Embassy the Hague and Wah Nam Hong to bring Thai cuisine, one of the world’s most famous cuisines, to Markthal customers.”
” Although there are many international cuisines in Markthal, you cannot find an authentic Thai cuisine in this beautiful venue. During the week, the embassy has arranged 7 days’ cooking demonstrations by our chef from a Thai Select awarded restaurant.”
“I am honored to have been given the opportunity to inaugurate the Thai week and be part of the celebration in the company of such a distinguished group of guests.”
” I hope that every one of you will enjoy the Thai Week and that we will repeat similar events in the future.”
Conference Summary: While the international legal regime of ius cogens crimes is normatively prevalent over the legal recognition of the main elements of transitional justice, it would be a mistake to reject the concerns expressed by transitional justice theorists and practitioners in light of the experience gained in the last twenty-five years.
Similarly, hoping to force a change in its content through a policy of fait acompli, as in the situations in Colombia, Northern Ireland and Spain, is certainly the wrong strategy. In addition to not having the necessary normative legitimacy, they are bound to place the actors involved in permanent legal uncertainty, because no one can guarantee them that the national courts of the States involved, the courts of third countries acting in accordance with the principle of universal jurisdiction, and international judicial bodies such as the International Criminal Court will permanently give up the application of the current normative framework for ius cogens crimes.
What is, thus, needed is to reach some degree of consensus on the nature, goals, reach and content of the different elements of transitional justice, and, on this basis, to make an effort to end this “dialogue of the deaf” that, for more than two decades, has characterized the relationship between those interacting on overlapping fields of application.
Kingdom of Sweden to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: HE Ambassador Annika Hahn-Englund was accredited to Belgium on 16 November 2016. Ambassador Hahn-Englund’s chancery is based in Stockholm yet she often visits Belgium and Luxembourg. Before taking up this ambassadorial assignment, she was ambassador for Nordic Cooperation at the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s Division for the European Union.
http://www.swedenabroad.com/sv-SE/Ambassader/Bryssel/Om-oss/Ambassaden-sys/
State of Kuwait to the EU, the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: HE Ambassador Jasem bin Mohamed Al Budaiwi, who was previously head of mission to the Republic of Korea (South Korea), was accredited before HM King Philippus of the Belgians on the morning of 16 November 2016.
Republic of Yemen to the EU, the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: HE Ambassador Mohamed bin Taha Mustafa. Before his ambassadorship in Brussels, he was Advisor (with rank of Ambassador) at the Mission of the Republic of Yemen to the United Nations, New York.
