Residents’ meeting accommodating status holders in StatenkwartierBy Roy Lie A Tjam.
The Municipal Executive of The Hague (the Corporation) has decided to make Scheveningseweg 90 available to accommodate status holders (refugees with a residence permit).
The municipality considers it important to contribute toward finding a solution to the refugee problem by e.g. accommodating status holders. This will alleviate the asylum seeker centres.
However, this move should not affect the chances of other residents from finding a home. The municipality is looking for creative solutions to the problem.
On Tuesday 27 October 2015, residents within the vicinity of Scheveningseweg 90 were invited to a residents’ meeting.
Residents were provided information pertaining to the settling of status holders at the above mentioned address. The meeting was held at the World Forum. Speakers at the meeting were: Mayor Jozias van Aartsen, Alderman Joris Wijsmuller and a senior police officer. The audience had the opportunity to pose questions. An information leaflet distributed at the meeting is hereto attached.
The China Cultural Center in Brussels in cooperation with the Mission of China to the EU hosted on October 21, in Brussels: a “Chinese Fashion Night” in the framework of celebrations for the 40th jubilee of Sino-EU diplomatic relations.
The two featured designers were Grace Chen and Tiffany Pattinson.
Tiffany Pattinson
Grace Chen brand marries western glamour with oriental authenticity. Indeed she was awarded “Best Female Entrepreneur of the Year” by the China Textile Association in 2014 and dresses prominent people such as Oprah Winfrey, Sharon Stone and PRC Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Hua Chunying.
Ms Tiffany Pattinson is a designer from Hong Kong pioneering “sustainable” fashion. Her brand matches sustainable fashion with futuristic elegance.
The China Cultural Center (Centre Culturel Chinois Ă Bruxelles) was officially opened on 16 September 2015 by the PRC Vice-Premier Ms Liu Yandong and the Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Didier Reynders in the company of HE Ambassador Yang Yangyi, Head of Mission of the PRC to the EU and the centre’s director, Mr Yan Zhenquan. The PRC has 22 cultural centres globally.
HM King Philippus of the Belgians paid a state visit to the PRC in June 2015, the first one of his reign after an earlier visit of President XI Jinping to Brussels.
HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on his part just wrapped up a state visit to the PRC which took place from 25-29 October 2015.
For more information:
Chinese Fashion Night: https://www.flickr.com/photos/129701717@N05/sets/72157660207857502/with/21792844093/
Centre Culturel Chinois Ă Bruxelles (Director Mr YAN Zehnquan): www.cccbrussels.com/
Embassy of China to Belgium: http://be.china-embassy.org/fra/
Mission of China to the EU: www.chinamission.be/eng/
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On the picture Prince Mohamed Bolkiah former FM of Brunei.
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of the State of Brunei Darussalam has reshuffled His Government thereby relieving his younger brother HRH Pengiran Muda (Prince) Mohamed Bolkiah from the office of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and assuming the latter himself with effect of 22 October 2015, and for a period of five years.
HRH Pengiran Muda Mohamed Bolkiah served as FM since Brunei’s independence in 1984. He remains Perdana Wazir (Chief Vizier), that is, head of the traditional Bruneian wazirs, the “eyes and ears” of the ruler at the Royal Court
HE Odette Melono, Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Pictures by Gualtiero Buonamassa.By Roy Lie A Tjam.
H.E. Odette Melono Ambassador for the Republic of Cameroon to the Netherlands has been appointed Dean of the African Group of Ambassadors, a group of nineteen in total. She is taking over from Dr. Nimota Nihinlola Akanbi, former Ambassador of Nigeria. The Africa Group of Ambassadors looks after matters regarding the continent of Africa and the African diaspora. The Dean works alongside H.E. Ambassador Vusi Bruce Koloane of South-Africa who is the Coordinator of the group at the OPCW and H.E. Karim Ben Becher Ambassador of Tunisia, Coordinator of the group at the ICC.The group convenes on an ad hoc basis.
During her stint as Dean, Odette Melono envisages to maintain the cohesion of the Group, which is among other activities, working to change the perception of the continent which is plagued by a distorted image, often sustained by global media outlets. Africa is also tackling present-day challenges such as terrorism, combating transnational wildlife crime, human trafficking and environmental governance.
We wish to congratulate Dean Odette Melono on her appointment to this esteem office. We have great confidence she will be a great dean.
On the picture HE Norma Goicochea.By Baron Henri Estramant.
Cuba to the EU, Belgium and Luxembourg: HE Ambassador Norma Goicochea Estenoz, previously head of mission to the permanent representation of Cuba to the UN in New York City. Presented credentials to HM The King of the Belgians on 2 February 2015, on 3 June 2015 to HRH Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and to EC President Tusk on 10 April 2015.
Ambassador Ray Azzopardi (Malta to Belgium and NATO) and Ambassador Eleftheria Galathianaki – Picture by Embassy of Malta to Belgium and NATO.
Greece to Belgium: HE Ambassador Eleftheria Galathianaki. Presented credentials to King Philippus of the Belgians on 15 September 2015. Previously she was Director of the Department for the Promotion of Human Rights at her Foreign Ministry. http://www.mfa.gr/brussels/en/the-embassy/head-of-mission/curriculum-vitae.html HE David Taylor with Donald Tusk. Picture by EU.
New Zealand to the EU and Sweden: HE Ambassador David Taylor, previously head of mission to Indonesia and ASEAN. Accredited to EC President Donald Tusk on 17 July 2015. On 5 June 2015 he also become accredited to Sweden. In Sweden the country has an Honorary Consul, Anna Belfrage. http://blogs.mfat.govt.nz/david-taylor/H. E. Sabine Nölke Ambassador of Canada.
Canada to The Netherlands and the OPCW: HE Ambassador Sabine Nölke, previously worked at the Legal Affairs Bureau of the Canadian Foreign Ministry. Presented her credentials to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on 9 September 2015. http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/netherlands-pays_bas/offices-bureaux/ambassador-ambassadeur.aspx?lang=enHE Ilze RĹ«se with Latvian president – Picture by Latvian MOFA.
Latvia to The Netherlands and the OPCW: HE Ambassador Dr. Ilze RĹ«se who had been the Director of the European Department at the Foreign Ministry since February 2013. http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/news/latest-news/47033-the-president-of-latvia-presents-credentials-to-the-ambassador-designate-of-latvia-to-the-netherlands-ilze-ruse HE Stanislav Vallo and Ray Azzopardi – Picture by Embassy of Malta to Belgium and NATO.
Slovakia to Belgium and Luxembourg: HE Ambassador Stanislav Vallo, presented credentials in Belgium on 3 December 2014, to Luxembourg on 25 February 2015. Before Belgium he was ambassador to Malta for the Slovak Republic.
By Barend ter Haar.
On 2 and 3 November 2015 an international conference will be held at the Peace Palace on “Planetary Security: Peace and Cooperation in Times of Climate Change and Global Environmental Challenges”.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs wants to make this conference an annual event as part of its Planetary Security Initiative to enhance knowledge sharing and international cooperation.
The good news is that there is little reason to fear the end of our planet in the next thousand years. The bad news is that it is difficult to say the same about mankind. Will even our grandchildren and their children enjoy the same level of prosperity and welfare that the Dutch and a growing number of other people in the world are currently enjoying? It is very likely that this will to a large extent depend on the decisions that we will take in this and the coming years.
Every scientist will tell you that it is impossible to predict the future with 100% certainty. However, it is very unlikely that it is completely by chance that 19 of the 20 warmest years on record all occurred in the past two decades. It would be very unwise, to say the least, to ignore the likelihood that the current more intense storms, more severe heat waves, rise of the sea-level, ocean acidification and biodiversity losses are caused by climate change .
In short: we know more or less what risks we are confronted with and we know what we should do to reduce those risks, but so far most governments have not shown the willingness, or capacity, to take these risks serious and to do what is necessary to confront them.
The organisers of the conference rightly state that dealing effectively with the impacts of climate change requires “a “whole of government” approach involving the foreign and defence communities alongside those working on climate, environment and development issues and others” . In that light it is regrettable to notice that several relevant Dutch ministries such as the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport and the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture are conspicuously absent. The future of public health in the Netherlands is highly dependent on how global challenges such as climate change will be handled and education and science are essential instruments for dealing with such global challenges.
Hopefully these ministries will join the next conference.
On the picture President Paul Kagame from Rwanda during his speech in Amsterdam.President Kagame concludes two days official working visit to the Netherlands.By Jean Pierre Karabaranga, Ambassador of Rwanda to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
On 5 and 6 October 2015 President Paul Kagame concluded a two-day official working visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
After addressing over four thousand Rwandans and friends of Rwanda during Rwanda Day in Amsterdam on Saturday 3 October, President Kagame commenced his official working visit to the Netherlands by meeting His Majesty King Willem-Alexander in The Hague before holding discussions with Queen Máxima that mainly dwelt on financial inclusion.
For a photo album on Rwanda Day in Amsterdam featuring President Paul Kagame visit, please click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulkagame/page3President Paul Kagame and the King of the Netherlands.
As one of Rwanda’s earliest development partners after the end of the Genocide against the Tutsi, the Netherlands continues to be a key supporter of Rwanda’s justice sector and Food Security .
President Kagame also held discussions with President of the Senate Ankie Broekers-Knol and Speaker of the House of Representatives Anouchka van Miltenburg as well as Mr Bert Koenders, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Mrs Liliane Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
During the meeting with the President of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives, President Kagame highlighted the strength of Rwanda’s bilateral relations with the Netherlands: “The country was rebuilt from scratch, thanks to the resilience of the people of Rwanda and support of partners such as the Netherlands. Rwanda has been developing over the last two decades against many challenges in different areas.”
Commenting on Rwanda’s success on the MDGs, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives expressed commitment to continued and strengthened bilateral relations.
Speaking during a business roundtable dinner hosted by Sharon Dijksma on Monday 5 October, President Kagame encouraged business leaders to join Rwanda’s journey:‎ “Investments in Rwanda not only have returns for investors but it also has impact in transforming lives.”
President Kagame ended the working visit after meeting with Bert Koenders, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The Netherlands is leading among European nations in holding genocide fugitives accountable and remains a key partner to Rwanda in the justice sector as well as water management and food security.
Tweeting at the end of the visit, Minister Mushikiwabo pointed to progress made on investment from the Netherlands, including Heineken which is doing good business and KLM, a Dutch airline that has daily flights to Kigali, not to mention investments in energy and agribusiness among others. She pointed out that the visit was two days of productive discussions on business, politics and global issues.
H. E. Jean Pierre Karabaranga, Ambassador of Rwanda to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.Investing in Rwanda
Rwanda is a resilient, forward looking country with a clear vision to elevate to a middle income, service and knowledge based economy by 2020.
Key Achievements include;
the 2014 World Bank report : Rwanda among the fastest growing economies of the world
Growing the economy at an average GDP of 8% p.a. and we aim at achieving 11.5% from 2015 – 2020
Growth of the GDP per capita in 2013 $693 from $644 in 2012, a 3 fold increase from 2000. Our GDP target is $1,240 by 2017
Rwanda’s strong performance is largely driven by the expansion of the service sector. The sector contributes about 48% of GDP compared to 33% and 15% contributed by agriculture and industrial sectors respectively
Inflation in Rwanda has been kept at a single digit since 2008
Fitch Ratings Ltd, sets Rwanda’s Credit rating at B+ with a positive outlook, citing strong economic growth over the past years and prospects for stronger growth.
Rwanda is the safest country to live in Africa. (Gallup Report 2012)
Clean and green city, with the lowest crime of any capital city in the region , Kigali declared winner of UN Habitat Award (2008)- highest award for an urban area
2nd Safest city in the world for women to walk alone (Gallup report 2013)
3rd easiest place to do business in Africa
4th easiest globally for a business to get credit
8th easiest globally to acquire and register a property
Top global reformer 150th to 46th in 6 years ( by IFC and World Bank )
Most competitive place to do business in East Africa and 2nd in Africa, after Mauritiusv( by World economic Forum )
7th best destination for investments. 2nd in Africa after Botswana. (BPI Index 2014)
6 hours to register a business
Mrs Louise Mushikiwabo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Rwanda . An investor-friendly attitude
The Government of Rwanda is acutely aware that achieving the objectives of its Vision 2020 requires a substantial contribution by foreign investors, who need to be welcomed and assisted on the ground.
This awareness is reflected in several ways in the investment regime. Starting a business is much easier and faster in Rwanda, according to the World Bank, than it is in any of its neighbours. So is registering property. There are no sectors that are barred to foreign investors and no restrictions on the percentage of equity they might hold. The Constitution of 2003 also guarantees investors against expropriation, except in the public interest and with fair and prior compensation, which may be repatriated.
Varied opportunities
Rwanda offers investment opportunities in just about every field, many focused on the local market and some on markets abroad. There are opportunities in manufacturing, for each type of investors targeting the local market, and the regional one, to which Rwanda’s strategic location provides good access.
There are opportunities in agriculture: in the processing and export of coffee and tea, as well as in the virtually unexploited potential in horticulture and herbal products, where the terrain and climate are strong advantages.
Then there is tourism, where the great asset is the mountain gorillas in Virunga but there is also a great diversity of fauna and flora and Lake Kivu in the west. In order to accelerate this growth, a new strategy for the sector focusing on the area of Meetings, Incentives,
Conferences and Events (MICE) has been developed and is being implemented . Finally, the Government has made information and communication technology (ICT) a high priority and is in the process of developing a TechnoPark near Kigali to facilitate investment in this area.
President Paul Kagame with Mrs Ankie” Broekers-Knol , Speaker of The Senate ( on the right of President P. Kagame) and Mrs Anouchka van Miltenburg , Speaker of Parliament , lower Chamber ( his left ) and Mrs Louise Mushikiwabo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Rwanda ( black suit ).Soft assets
There are some very special features of Rwanda that are little known abroad, where the overriding association of the country is with the genocide of 1994. For one thing, it offers a safe and peaceful environment, with very low levels of crime (not something that can be said of many countries ).
For another, there is very little corruption in the country, another distinct advantage among developing countries generally. For a third, it has a strongly development oriented Government, with a coherent vision of the future and a serious commitment to sustained reform. Lastly, Rwanda is an exceptionally beautiful country with a temperate climate (on account of its elevation), which would be very appealing to most foreign investors as a place to live in.
 Rwanda’s investment opportunities – Projects ENERGY :
Power generation needs to grow to 563MW from the current 119MW by 2017- a projected growth of nearly 400%, and by 2020 to over 1000 MW. Connectivity rate must also increase from current 20% to 70%.
Hydropower Generation
78 micro hydropower sites have been identified. of these, 28 sites have feasibility studies already concluded. Total estimated capacity of all the 78 sites is about 25MW
Methane power Generation
20 year concession for 25MW tender to be launched soon. 150MW concession already been given to 2 companies
Peat to Power Generation
We have an investor developing 100MW
Geothermal exploration
Rwanda’s geographical formation holds potential for geothermal energy sources
Jean Pierre Karabaranga, Ambassador of Rwanda in the Netherlands with President Paul Kagame in Amsterdam.
TRANSPORT : MOMBASA – KAMPALA – KIGALI RAILWAY
Kigali to Mombasa -1,900km, 100 km inside Rwanda, 250 km to Bujumbura
Status: Feasibility and designs currently under way, to be completed by Dec 2015
Financing model: PPP
Project cost. Est. $3.5billion, with each country contributing to this cost
An alternative route to the Kigali-Isaka-Dar es Salaam line
Eldoret-Kampala-Kigali oil pipeline Project
Project description: EAC flagship project to ease the transportation of oil and petroleum products from Kenya to Kigali through Kampala.
Financing model: PPP
Project cost. Est. $402 Million
Status: Kampala–Kigali feasibility study underway, with findings expected Dec. 2015
Rwanda Day 2015 in Amsterdam.KIGALI LOGISTICS PLATFORM PROJECT
The Integrated trade logistics facilities project, Kigali Logistics Platform– To transform Rwanda into a logistics hub in the region
Functions:
Projected to handle 600,000T by 2026.
50ha set aside- management Tender over a 20 year concession to be given this year.
IRR projected to be 23%.
Financing model: PPP
Cost: $28 million – Phase 1 to develop 8ha
 AIR CARGO PROJECT
Project Cost: Est. $500,000 (This is not a greenfield investment, some expansion to existing facilities is required)
Description: Transfer Management of logistics zone to a private competent and experienced firm to support imports and exports of high quality, value-added perishables, (e.g. horticulture).
More Opportunities in:
Bonded warehouses (near DRC Border)
Off-dock facilities at Mombasa (land given by GoK)
Agro-logistics (sorting, weighing, packaging…)
Vibviane Uwicyeza Mironko, spouse of the Ambassador of Rwanda and Dr. Mayelinne De Lara, Diplomat Magazine’s publisher.TECHNOLOGY PARKICT is a pillar of Rwanda’s Vision 2020; Over 5000km of fiber optic laid around the country
Park will be an eco-system of centers of excellence with universities
Target – Universities, MNC’s in Financial Services, data, business continuity, agriculture & commodities, knowledge management
Investment value: $350 M
63.1ha allocated in SEZ phase II
15ha is taken up by Carnegie Mellon University
Current Activities: Feasibility study, master plan and architectural designs completed
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION
Affordable Housing: 180,000 units required to meet demand
Spending in construction industry grew by 130% (up to $500million) between 2009 and 2012.
Leading contributor to GDP at 15%
Huge demand for residential & commercial housing- 344,068 dwelling units needed to meet the current needs
CBD– fully serviced land (water, electricity, drainage systems, fiber) available for mixed use, that is, commercial complexes and shopping malls. Cost of land-$85 per M2.
MANUFACTURING PACKAGING MATERIAL
Increased imports of paper packaging, $28m imported annually for the last 3 years
Currently only 3 local producers of paper packaging
High demand due to national ban on plastic packaging
MANUFACTURING TEXTILES
Silk industry- growing sericulture sector, supported by the National Sericulture Center (NSC)
High imports of textiles reflect high demand for garments –$68M imported in 2012
Rwanda to expand Mulberry cultivation from 350 ha to 10,000 ha by 2017
Rwandan cocoons provide very competitve grade 4A silk yarn
Opportunity to sourcing fabric locally for producing garments for local and export market.
Opportunity to produce silk yarn for export
MANUFACTURING FERTILIZERS
Invest $1.2M in a fertilizer manufacturing plant with an IRR of up to 40%
Agriculture employs 72% of the population,.
In 2012, Rwanda imported 45.5T of fertilizers worth $46M
Potential annual sales of 14,000 MT from Rwanda, and potentially expand into East DRC & Burundi
Use of fertilizers central to increase production volumes/yield
Fertilizer usage has grown to 32,000 MT over the last 6 years.
MINING OPPORTUNITIES
A leading foreign exchange earner. In 2013 export revenues from mining were $226.2M Mineral Exploration in the identified 21 Prospective Target Areas. Value Addition- Establishing processing plants to smelt ores.
Mining & Mineral Trade in:
In his welcome remarks the ambassador related how well these two sectors are prospering. The ambassador further remarked, the cultivating of olive oil dates back to the eight century B.C.E. Tunisia is the first country ever to export olive oil, and this was centuries ago. Ambassador Karim B.Becher invited his guest to taste the wine, olive oil and the accompanying Tunisian antipasti.
Tunisia in 2014-2015, was the world’s largest exporter of olive oil and the second largest producer, processing more than 250 000 tones of olive oil. Olive oil is Tunisia’s main agricultural export item to the EU. It is also an important agricultural resource which provides direct and indirect employment to more than a million Tunisians.
Competitors on the international olive oil market are closely monitoring developments. European farmer and cooperative organization Copa Cogeca has criticized Competitors on the international olive oil market are closely monitoring developments. European farmer and cooperative organization Copa Cogeca has criticized the European Commission’s plans to significantly increase duty-free import quotas for Tunisian olive oil.
Apart from olive oil, Tunisia also exports wine. Wine, (olive) oil and honey have been with us for eons, in biblical times these three products were top commodities. It was then said that “wine makes man’s heart rejoice, makes the face shine”.
The quality of the Tunisian wines is rich in alcohol content, with low acidity, and soft [and pleasant as is the character of new wines?] with the character of new wines and an alcohol percentage of 11 to 12° for both red and rosé, and a slightly lower percentage for white. The Office National de la Vigne de Tunisie, ensures the high standard of wine produced in the country.
In 2012, 225,000 bottles of wine were exported to France, Germany and Morocco. Furthermore, Japan, Ivory Coast and Canada also purchase Tunisian wine.
The Tunisian wine and olive tasting evening on 26 October could be classified as a success and in the words of one olive oil exporter, it gave us a good opportunity to market our product. A Tunisian newspaper referred to the promotional evening as a laudable initiative by Tunisia’s dynamic Ambassador Karim Ben Becher. We are anticipating seeing Tunisian wine and olive oil on Dutch shelves in the near future said the Ambassador.
Tunisia is concluding 2015 on a positive note with the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to a group of civil society organizations and the launching of negotiations on a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) between the EU and Tunisia.
In his welcome remarks the ambassador related how well these two sectors are prospering. The ambassador further remarked, the cultivating of olive oil dates back to the eight century B.C.E. Tunisia is the first country ever to export olive oil, and this was centuries ago. Ambassador Karim B.Becher invited his guest to taste the wine, olive oil and the accompanying Tunisian antipasti.
Tunisia in 2014-2015, was the world’s largest exporter of olive oil and the second largest producer, processing more than 250 000 tones of olive oil. Olive oil is Tunisia’s main agricultural export item to the EU. It is also an important agricultural resource which provides direct and indirect employment to more than a million Tunisians.
Competitors on the international olive oil market are closely monitoring developments. European farmer and cooperative organization Copa Cogeca has criticized Competitors on the international olive oil market are closely monitoring developments. European farmer and cooperative organization Copa Cogeca has criticized the European Commission’s plans to significantly increase duty-free import quotas for Tunisian olive oil.
Apart from olive oil, Tunisia also exports wine. Wine, (olive) oil and honey have been with us for eons, in biblical times these three products were top commodities. It was then said that “wine makes man’s heart rejoice, makes the face shine”.
The quality of the Tunisian wines is rich in alcohol content, with low acidity, and soft [and pleasant as is the character of new wines?] with the character of new wines and an alcohol percentage of 11 to 12° for both red and rosé, and a slightly lower percentage for white. The Office National de la Vigne de Tunisie, ensures the high standard of wine produced in the country.
In 2012, 225,000 bottles of wine were exported to France, Germany and Morocco. Furthermore, Japan, Ivory Coast and Canada also purchase Tunisian wine.
The Tunisian wine and olive tasting evening on 26 October could be classified as a success and in the words of one olive oil exporter, it gave us a good opportunity to market our product. A Tunisian newspaper referred to the promotional evening as a laudable initiative by Tunisia’s dynamic Ambassador Karim Ben Becher. We are anticipating seeing Tunisian wine and olive oil on Dutch shelves in the near future said the Ambassador.
Tunisia is concluding 2015 on a positive note with the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to a group of civil society organizations and the launching of negotiations on a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) between the EU and Tunisia.
HM King Philippus of the Belgians paid a state visit to the PRC in June 2015, the first one of his reign after an earlier visit of President XI Jinping to Brussels.
HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on his part just wrapped up a state visit to the PRC which took place from 25-29 October 2015.
For more information:
Chinese Fashion Night: https://www.flickr.com/photos/129701717@N05/sets/72157660207857502/with/21792844093/
Centre Culturel Chinois Ă Bruxelles (Director Mr YAN Zehnquan): www.cccbrussels.com/
Embassy of China to Belgium: http://be.china-embassy.org/fra/
Mission of China to the EU: www.chinamission.be/eng/
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HM King Philippus of the Belgians paid a state visit to the PRC in June 2015, the first one of his reign after an earlier visit of President XI Jinping to Brussels.
HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on his part just wrapped up a state visit to the PRC which took place from 25-29 October 2015.
For more information:
Chinese Fashion Night: https://www.flickr.com/photos/129701717@N05/sets/72157660207857502/with/21792844093/
Centre Culturel Chinois Ă Bruxelles (Director Mr YAN Zehnquan): www.cccbrussels.com/
Embassy of China to Belgium: http://be.china-embassy.org/fra/
Mission of China to the EU: www.chinamission.be/eng/
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MANUFACTURING TEXTILES
MANUFACTURING TEXTILES