Pictured H.E. Haim Divon and Linda Divon, at the Zuiderstrandtheater.
One of the biggest and best attended diplomatic events of the year was the National Day of Israel, commemorating the Israeli declaration of Independence in 1948, normally celebrated on the 5th of Lyar according to the Hebrew calendar.
This year’s occasion was at the same time the farewell of H.E. Ambassador Haim Divon and his wife Linda, who represented Israel to the Netherlands with wisdom and tenacity during their five year stay. Hundreds of guests from across the Netherlands and as far afield as Brussels and Paris packed the Zuiderstrandtheater in Scheveningen on a warm day in May to bid farewell to the Ambassador and his wife.
For additional Hester Dijkstra’s pictures, please open the following link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/albums/72157671181342782H.E. Haim Divom, the President of the Senate, Ms Ankie Broekers-Knol, Linda Divon and Mr Arnoud Cornelis Broekers.
Both Ambassador Divon and Linda learned Dutch during their stay in the Netherlands and have made life-long friendships with locals, Dutch civil servants and diplomats from all over the word. They also set themselves the task of visiting Jewish communities throughout the Netherlands.
Their residence regularly hosted animated dinners, attended by the leading lights of politics, business and the Dutch Jewish community, as well as people from the artistic, religious and academic communities. These were great occasions to promote Israeli food and wines, and featured many a memorable speech and passionate discussion.
H.E. Haim Divon with Rabbi Awraham Soetendorp,
Linda dedicated a lot of energy and time to the American Women’s Club of The Hague (AWC) and was elected twice as president. She excelled as a master organiser, and gave the club a new force and vitality. Many will fondly remember the annual bazaar, the benefice gala ball and the conferences organised under her mandate.
The Ambassador concluded a brilliant diplomatic career of more than three decades that took him and his family to India, Canada, Sri-Lanka, and Ethiopia.
He also led the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the planning of “Operation Solomon” (the airlift of over 14,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel), and managed post-tsunami operations in Thailand, India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia as Head of Israel’s National Agency for International Cooperation.
Ambassador Divon with Israeli artist, Ester Rada.
The splendid night in May was a great celebration, featuring famous Israeli artist Ester Rada, whose rhythm filled the theatre and whose voice filled the hearts of all those present. Her movement, rhythm and voice belied her delicate frame. Rada’s songs were interpreted in both English, Hebrew and Amharic.
Attendees included heads of international organizations, diplomats, ministers, mayors, business people, and the Israeli diaspora. Ambassador Divon and his wife Linda closed with great success one of their most brilliant chapters of their life.
Diplomat Magazine wishes them and their family the very best.
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H.E. Haim Divo, Linda Divon, Reem Al Mufleh and H.E. Ahmad Al Mufleh , Ambassador of Jordan.H.E. Haim Divon wrote an article for Diplomat Magazine and we published an interview with Linda Divon, please see it here:https://diplomatmagazine.eu/2013/08/04/israel-marks-its-65th-anniversary/https://diplomatmagazine.eu/2014/02/02/interview-linda-divon/Israeli artist Ester Rada.Other publications in Diplomat Magazine:https://diplomatmagazine.eu/2014/01/01/ambassador-haim-divon-biking-mr-rutte-tel-aviv/https://diplomatmagazine.eu/2015/09/26/ambassadors-carriage-tour-along-amsterdams-canals/https://diplomatmagazine.eu/2015/02/18/summit-international-law-human-rights/https://diplomatmagazine.eu/2015/01/29/night-will-fall/https://diplomatmagazine.eu/2014/02/16/exceptional-awards-minbuza/https://diplomatmagazine.eu/2014/02/02/last-flight-petr-ginz-multilateral-film-screening/H.E. Willys Delvalle, Ambassador of Panama, the Ambassador of Uruguay, H.E. Alvaro Moerzinger and H.E. Petar Vico, Ambassador of Serbia.About Ester Rada: News of Ester Rada special musical talent has broken out of Israel, with the release of her first album. Her international career wasn’t long to follow. The hit song from the first album life happens became an instant internet sensation and was played on both MTV and VH1. Over the last 3 years she has also gone on dozens of tours worldwide that have received rave reviews. Ester Rada performed on some of best stages all across the USA, Europe, Canada Australia, New Zealand and south America. There she had the honor to headline some of the world’s biggest festivals. Rada’s well loved musical style incorporates influences from soul music and uncompromising Ethiopian grove. The effortless grove and rhythm, as well as Rada’s unique voice and diva like attitude that stems from a true and solid stages presence, captivate the audience wherever she goes.
Diplomat Magazine celebrated its third anniversary on 19 June 2016. To mark the occasion, members of the staff enjoyed a gourmet lunch prepared by the Chef de Cuisine of the recently inaugurated The Hague Marriott Hotel.
Diplomat Magazine has successfully emerged as a platform for diplomatic discourse, an event organizer and a publisher for matters relating to international relations in the Netherlands and beyond. Taken together, this makes it an organization unique in Europe. The magazine’s regular agenda includes organizing and supporting diplomatic networking events, art exhibitions, classical concerts, commercial activities and all manner of embassies issues.
For additional pictures of this memorable occasion, please open the following link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/albums/72157671209724731Professor Barend ter Haar.
Between February and April 2016, Diplomat Magazine concentrated its efforts on the production of the latest special printed edition featuring H.E. Bert Koenders, Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs. In the spring, the magazine also launched what would become one of its most successful projects to date: the 1st Diplomatic Gastronomic Festival, held in May at Hanos in Delft.
Diplomat Magazine has been recognized in 2016 by key European universities and marketing strategists as the fastest growing diplomatic publication in Europe, attracting more than 60,000 online monthly views, while the glossy printed edition continues to grow in stature and reputation.
Roy Lie A Tjam and Dr Eugenio Matos.“Diplomat Magazine is now accessible as a trusted source in Factiva – a leading global collection of licensed news, web content and company data. Via Factiva, owned by Dow Jones, publisher of The Wall Street Journal, Diplomat Magazine will henceforth be directly accessible to some 1.1 million users worldwide,” said Dr. Mayelinne De Lara, Publisher.
Moreover, since February, 2015, Diplomat Magazine has included in its diplomatic repertoire a new high level academic publication entitled Border Crossing. This is a complimentary online academic publication, freely accessible from the Diplomat Magazine homepage at www.diplomatmagazine.eu.
“My vision as publisher is first of all to maintain the total neutrality and transparency of the magazine; we do not take sides, and this allows our contributors to lay out their positions clearly and without hindrance. This is not common in the field of the international politics, an increasingly divided arena. As such, we have gained the confidence of ambassadors, ministers and presidents who entrust us with their declarations and communiqués in the knowledge that they will be treated with integrity and never misrepresented or distorted,” added Dr. De Lara.
Elizabeth Naunczyk.
The founders and first contributors to Diplomat Magazine in 2013 were H.E. Carlos Jose Arguello, Ambassador of Nicaragua, Dean of the Diplomatic corps; H.E. Roberto Canzadilla, Ambassador of Bolivia, vice-Dean of the Diplomatic corps; H.E. James Lambert, Ambassador of Canada; H.E. Huynh Minh Chinh, Ambassador of Vietnam; H.E. Martin Valentino, Ambassador of Malta; H.E. Yasumasa Nagamine, Ambassador of Japan; and DM’s strategist and project manager, charge d’affaires a.i. of the Dominican Republic Embassy, Minister Counselor Dr. Eugenio Matos Gomez (currently Minister Counselor in Buenos Aires, Argentina).
Photography by Kim Vermaat and Robert Huiberts.
Volunteer The Hague is pleased to announce our third event in this year’s series. If you haven’t been to one of our networking events, here’s your chance.
Join us on August 31st from 16:00-18:00 at 7AM Meeting and Conference Centre to network with local non-profit organisations such as World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF),The World in Your Classroom, WORK+SHELTER and Rotaract Club Den Haag Scheveningen among others, which are looking for volunteers to help. In addition to the organizations, you’ll have the chance to hear O’ona Souissi speak about “How to use volunteering as a bridge to a prospective career“.
During this event, guests will have a great opportunity to network and learn more about the unique world of volunteering. Won’t you join us to find out the difference you can make? Due to limited space, we ask you to please register online in advance.
The event will close with a raffle. All attendees will have their names entered into a drawing to win a Holland Pass!
DATE: Wednesday August 31, 2016
TIME: 16:00-18:00
PLACE: 7AM Meeting and Conference Centre, Buitenhof 47, Den Haag
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There is something particular about chilies: they add color, savor, aroma, and might be spicy hot. Chilies can sharpen body sensations, dilate taste buds and lead to discover an explosion of flavors in the mouth. Chilies can also have healing properties and were used as offerings to their gods by ancient civilizations. Peru is one the top countries in terms of varieties of chilies along the five domesticated species but not all are spicy hot. Chilies have a long tradition in the Peruvian cuisine and have been found in several archeological excavations. Nowadays, chilies are the soul of the Peruvian cuisine, a leading trend in the gastronomic world.The Peruvian cuisine has been labeled by The Wall Street Journal as “The Next Big Thing”. The Economist has named Peru as “A gastronomic Mecca” and the country has been considered the World´s Leading Culinary Destination for five consecutive years in a raw. There is no doubt, the Peruvian cuisine is a global gastronomic trend.
Queen Ana of Romania.By the Press Office of HM King Mihai I of Romania.Queen Ana of Romania died on 1 August 2016 at the hospital in Morges (Swiss Confederation) at 1.45 p.m.Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Margareta and Prince Radu, Princess Elena, Princess Sophie and Princess Marie were at the Queen’s bedside. His Majesty King Mihai I was with the Queen at the hospital every day of the last week. Father Charlemagne, vicar of the Catholic Parish of Morges, administered the last rites to the late Queen.According to the tradition of the Romanian royal funerals, the late Queen will lie in state for a day in the Hall of Honour of Peles Castle, then for a day in the Throne Room of the Royal Palace in Bucharest. The burial will take place in the New Cathedral of Curtea de Argeș. The last royal funeral in Romania was Queen Marie’s, which took place on 24 July 1938. According to the wishes of His Majesty King Mihai I, Queen Ana’s funeral will respect the tradition of her predecessors. Books of condolence are opened at Peleș Castle, the Royal Palace (in Calea Victoriei) and Elisabeta Palace. They will be available to the public for the next 40 days. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.familiaregala.ro/mesaje/All those who wish to bring flowers or lay wreaths are invited to do so at the Royal Palace in Calea Victoriei, in front of the main entrance.The Romanian Government declared 13 August 2016 as Day of National Mourning. On this day, all institutions, central and local public authorities, will fly the flag at half mast. Flags will also be flown at half mast at the headquarters of political parties, trade unions, employers organizations, schools of all degrees, cultural institutions and all diplomatic missions of Romania abroad, border crossing units, airports, ports, railway stations, as well as ships under Romanian Pavilion.The same obligation applies to private persons flying the Government of Romania flag at their private residence.On the recommendation of the Government, the National Radio and National Television, as well as cultural institutions, will adapt their programmes accordingly.For further information:Romanian Royal House: http://familiaregala.roCommuniqué of the French Embassy to Romania on the passing of Queen Ana of Romania: http://www.ambafrance-ro.org/Message-de-condoleances-suite-au-deces-de-la-reine-Anne-de-RoumanieNews on the passing: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2016/08/01/queen-anne-of-romania–obituary/http://wtop.com/world/2016/08/romania-declares-day-of-mourning-for-wife-of-deposed-king/Photography by familiaregala.ro.
29 July 2016, The Hague: Chargé d’affaires at the USA Embassy to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Minister Counselor Shawn Patrick Crowley was accredited. Minister Counselor Crowley was a team member at the Executive Secretariat as well as a Desk Officer for Central Europe at the State Department prior to his appointment as career diplomat the The Netherlands. When a new ambassador is appointed, Shawn Crowley will serve as Deputy Chief of Mission. For further information:USA Embassy to The Netherlands: http://thehague.usembassy.gov
Chargé d’affaires Shawn Crowley: http://thehague.usembassy.gov/bio.html
By Baron Henri Estramant.
28 July 2016, Lima, Republic of Peru: HE President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski was inaugurated as Head of the Peruvian State and the Supreme Commander of the Peruvian Armed Forces.
He was the candidate of the party he founded in 2014, namely Peruanos por el Kambio (Peruvians for Change). The intentional spelling “Kambio” au lieu of “Cambio” (“change” in Spanish) was meant to make the party hold the same initials as its leader.
Kuczynski won 21 % of the popular vote in Peru’s general elections on April 10 to qualify for a runoff wherein he triumphed with 50,12 % of the cast ballots.
At the age of 23 Kuczynski was hired by the World Bank. Later, however, he returned to Peru to work for the country’s central bank. In 1980, he was named energy and mining minister by then President Fernando Belaund. Likewise he served as economy and mining minister twice, from 2001 to 2002 and again from 2004 to 2005.
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski is a centre-right politician who believes in the free market. He aspires to create a more equal society and fight against corruption. On the international stage, he wishes to improve relations with neighbouring Chile, which have at times been tense owing to a dispute over their maritime borders.
The country has two missions in the Benelux countries: one accredited to the EU, Belgium and Luxembourg with seat in Brussels and led by HE Ambassador Cristina Ronquillo de Blödorn. In The Netherlands there is one mission accredited to the latter country as well as to the OPCW and headed by HE Ambassador Carlos Herrera Rodríguez.
For further information:
Presidency of the Republic of Peru: http://www.presidencia.gob.pe
Peruanos por el Kambio: http://ppk.pe
Pictured EU Parliament President, Martin Schulz and Ambassador David Walzer.Farewell for Ambassador David Walzer, Israeli Head of Mission to the EU
Brussels: HE Ambassador David Walzer bad farewell to to colleagues and EU top functionaries at a reception offered at his residence this end of July 2016.
US Ambassador to the EU, Anthony Gardner greeting outgoing Israeli Ambassador to the EU, David Walzer. Martin Schulz in the background signing the guest book.
Ambassador Walzer was hitherto Israel’s Head of Mission to the European Union and NATO since 2012. Previous to arriving to Brussels , heserved as Director of the Center for Policy Research at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2011 to 2012 according to his profile on the mission’s website.
Mrs Walzer, Ambassador Selim Yenel (Turkey to the EU), Ambassador Anthony Gardner (US to the EU), Ambassador David Walzer and Mrs Yenel.For further information
Mission of Israel to the EU: http://embassies.gov.il/eu/Pages/default.aspxAmbassador Pieter de Gooijer (The Netherland to the EU) with partner and Ambassador Walzer.
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Pictures by Mission of Israel to the EU (Israel in Europe): https://www.facebook.com/IsraelinEurope/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1166125416764758
Statement from the OPCW Director-General on Recent Media Reports of Chemical Weapons Use in Syria
Recent media reports have highlighted the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria. These reports are of great concern.
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) continues to examine any credible reports it receives including pertinent information that might be shared by States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention.
The Director-General of the OPCW recalled, “States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention deem the use of chemical weapons by anyone under any circumstances as reprehensible and wholly contrary to the legal norms established by the international community”.
On the picture Ambassador Carlos Pérez del Castillo (Uruguay) and President Tusk – Picture by the EU.By Baron Henri Estramant.Oriental Republic of the Uruguay to the EU, Belgium and Luxembourg: HE Ambassador Carlos Pérez del CastilloArtagaveytia was accredited to the Kingdom of Belgium on Thursday, 14 April 2016 at the Royal Palace of Brussels. Subsequently he presented his credentials to the EU the day after at the Council of the EU.
Before his appointment he was Special Adviser for Trade Negotiations at the Uruguayan MOFA. http://www.mrree.gub.uyhttp://www.ictsd.org/about-us/carlos-perez-del-castilloAmbassador John Marshall and Defence Attaché Colonel James Phillips – Picture by chronicle.lu,United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: HE Ambassador John Marshall presented credentials to HRH The Grand Duke of Luxembourg on Thursday, 14 April 2016 at the Grand Ducal Palace.
Prior to taking his ambassadorship in Luxembourg, Ambassador Marshall was head of mission to Senegal as well as non-resident ambassador to Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau from 2011 to 2015.
https://www.gov.uk/government/people/robert-john-marshallAmbassador Magzhan Ilyassov – Picture by ANP, Bart Maat.Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the OPCW: Ambassador Magzhan Ilyassov was accredited to The Netherlands on Wednesday, 15 June 2016 at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague.
Before taking office in The Hague Ambassador Ilyassov was Adviser to the President of Kazakhstan as well as Head of the Foreign Policy Center of the Presidential Administration.
http://www.kazembassy.nl/en/about-us/ambassador-biografiyaAmbassador Andrea Perugini and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands – Picture by ANP, Bart Maat.Italian Republic to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the OPCW: HE Ambassador Andrea Perugini handed over his credentials to HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on 15 June 2016. From 2010 up to this ambassadorship, he served in the capacity as Deputy Director-General for Globalisation and Central Director for Asia and Oceania at the Italian MOFA.
http://www.amblaja.esteri.it/Ambasciata_LAjaAmbassador Mykola Tochytskyi (Ukraine) and President Tusk – Picture by EU.Ukraine to the EU, Belgium and Luxembourg: HE Ambassador Mykola Tochytskyi is accredited to Belgium since Thursday 14 April 2016 and to the EU as Permanent Representative since 15 April. Likewise he is Permanent Representative to the European Atomic Energy Community.
Prior to his arrival to Brussels he was Ukraine’s Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe between 2010 and early 2016.
http://belgium.mfa.gov.ua/uahttp://ukraine-eu.mfa.gov.ua/enhttp://ukraine-eu.mfa.gov.ua/en/about-mission/head/cv
He also led the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the planning of “Operation Solomon” (the airlift of over 14,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel), and managed post-tsunami operations in Thailand, India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia as Head of Israel’s National Agency for International Cooperation.
DATE: Wednesday August 31, 2016
TIME: 16:00-18:00
PLACE: 7AM Meeting and Conference Centre, Buitenhof 47, Den Haag
INFO: https://volunteerthehague.nl/events/signup
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Nowadays, chilies are the soul of the Peruvian cuisine, a leading trend in the gastronomic world.
The Peruvian cuisine has been labeled by The Wall Street Journal as “The Next Big Thing”. The Economist has named Peru as “A gastronomic Mecca” and the country has been considered the World´s Leading Culinary Destination for five consecutive years in a raw.
There is no doubt, the Peruvian cuisine is a global gastronomic trend.
