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Photographers: Amelie Vidal and Philippe Laupa.By Nicole Pierre.On the occasion of Francophone Month which is celebrated every year in March, the Embassies of Belgium (Délégation Wallonie Bruxelles), Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Cyprus, France, Greece, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Morocco, Romania, Senegal, Switzerland and Tunisia gathered, in the presence of more than 300 attendees, at the Grote Kerk Den Haag on Wednesday March 11for a panel discussion about the importance of the Francophonie in the economic and commercial development between countries, and more specifically, between Europe and Africa.For a photo-album of the event, please click here:https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/sets/72157650976417109/The conference was organized by the Francophone embassies in The Hague, as well as the Institut Français and Alliance française de La Haye and was followed by a “Francophone buffet and cocktail” which was offered thanks to the collaboration with the CCI – Franco Dutch Chamber of Commerce and TV5 Monde, the international Francophone channel. The guest speakers for the event, included a representative of the OIF office in Paris, Mr Hervé Cronel, Dutch business managers, Michael Hailu (Ethopia) and Youssouf Camara – Director and Program Coordinator of the Dutch based CTA Company respectively, Mylena Pierremont, founder of Amsterdam’s Ming Pai Marketing Agency, Fanny Marie Brisdet a Franco-Dutch lawyer and Jean-Pierre Perroud, an intercultural consultant. The debate was moderated by Ariejan Korteweg, a political journalist at the Volkskrant and former journalist in Paris.Quite impressively, the panelists, and especially the attendees, highlighted the positive aspects and benefits of using the French language for business purposes, in Africa, but also in Japan and Latin America, reinforcing the fact that French is spoken on all 5 continents and that the Francophonie movement promotes the positive aspects of a plurilinguistic and multicultural world. In fact, according to Mr. Cronel “Francophonie means the disconnection of the French language from France, as the French language does not belong to France alone”
French President,François Hollande, paid an official visit to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on 6 March 2015. His delegation included Minister of Finance and Public Accounts, M Michel Sapin, Secretary of State in charge of European Affairs at the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, M Harlem Désir, Secretary of State for Budgetary Affairs, M Christian Eckert and Secretary of State for Veterans and Historic Memory, M Jean-Marc Todeschini.
Upon his arrival at Luxembourg International Airport, President Hollande was met by the Luxembourgish Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Jean Asselborn as well as Minister of Family and Integration, Minister for the “Grande Région”, Corinne Cahen.
President Hollande was first welcomed for a courtesy call by Their Royal Highnesses The Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg, followed by a working lunch at the Château de Senningen hosted by Luxembourg’s Prime Minister, Xavier Bettel. Conversations included bilateral ties in the economic and political fields, likewise the preparations for the Luxemburgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the second semester of 2015. Moreover the ongoing troubles in Ukraine as well as the Paris Conference on climate change.
At the SES, Château de Betzdorf, François Hollande, the Grand Ducal Couple and PM Xavier Bettel toured the centre of satellite control which is used by France.
The Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City Centre was the location for the top level rendezvous between President Hollande, and the President of the Chamber of Deputies, M. Mars Di Bartolomeo as well as Foreign and European Affairs Minister, Jean Asselborn. Meanwhile Finance Minister Michel Sapin encountered his counterpart from Luxembourg Pierre Gramegna, at the Ministry of Finance.
The visit ended with a gala dinner organised by the Grand Ducal Couple in honour of the French president and his visiting delegation at the Grand Ducal Palace.
By Baron Henri Estramant.Her Imperial Highness Princess Kako of Akishino (born on 29 December 1994), second daughter of TIH Prince and Princess Akishino of Japan, paid a visit to the Ise Shrine complex in Western Japan to worship the ancestors of the Imperial Family, and thereby report her entering into adulthood according to Japanese tradition and law. The Ise Shrine complex consists of 125 shrines, of which Kako visited the two largest ones, Naiku and Geku.The chief priest or priestess of the Ise Shrine must come from the Imperial Household, and holds the responsibility of watching over the Shrine. Since 1988, Atsuko Ikeda, sister of HIM Emperor Akihito, has been chief priestess. As of 2012, she has had her niece, Sayako Kuroda, daughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, as high priestess under her.Legendarily the Japanese imperials are descendants of the sun-Goddess Amaterasu who was the great-great-grandmother of Japan’s first emperor, Jimmu, who became ruler in 660 BCE according to tradition. Japan’s emperor is the highest authority of the Shinto religion. The 125th emperor, Akihito, is Japan’s ceremonial Head of State but the Imperial House plays an important role in fomenting foreign ties by leading state, official and economic visits around the globe. Japan is represented by four missions in the Benelux countries. The one to the Kingdom of the Netherlands is led by H. E. Ambassador Tsuji Masaru, the one to the Kingdom of Belgium by H. E. Ambassador Ishii Masafumi, the one to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg by H. E. Ambassador Nishimura Atsuko, and the one to the European Union in Brussels led by H. E. Ambassador Katakami Keiichi. For more information: Embassy of Japan to The Netherlands: http://www.nl.emb-japan.go.jp/Embassy of Japan to Belgium: www.be.emb-japan.go.jp/english/index.htmlEmbassy of Japan to Luxembourg: www.lu.emb-japan.go.jp/index_f.htmlMission of Japan to the EU: www.eu.emb-japan.go.jp/Imperial Household Agency: http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/eindex.html
Pakistan’s largest and most populous city of Karachi hosted the ninth edition of the “Expo Pakistan”, the country’s most prominent trade fair organised by the Trade and Development Authority (TDAP) at Karachi Expo Centre.
Between 26 February and 1 March 2015, the expo showcased the best merchandise and services offered by endemic companies.
In praxis, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan invites in foreign buyers to discover the potential of Pakistani products but likewise to hold on-the-spot meetings and business negotiations with the producers and exporters alike. Naturally the expo is also used as a platform to launch, display and boast new products.
The fair is held annually (with one interruption in 2014) going back to 2005, and lasts for four days in total. In 2013 foreign buyers settled business deals estimated to more than 700 million USD
Last year, foreign companies invested a record-breaking €3.2 billion in the Dutch economy, with government support. A total of 187 new projects have been completed, including new head offices, production facilities and data centres. These investments generated 6,304 new jobs, the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) found. It published its annual statistics today.
‘Investors see plenty of opportunities for investment in our country, and rightly so. We have a highly skilled working population and world-class digital infrastructure. Our economy’s also picking up. These things act as a magnet on investors,’ economic affairs minister Henk Kamp said. But he also cautioned that the rest of the world isn’t standing still. ‘We need to keep aiming high in the years ahead, to maintain our country’s attractive business climate.’
Mr Kamp and foreign trade minister Lilianne Ploumen share responsibility for the NFIA’s work.
‘As these data show, trade and investment generate employment in the Netherlands,’ Ms Ploumen said. ‘That’s why Dutch embassies around the world are working to draw international companies to the Netherlands. We especially want to convince more international start-ups that the Netherlands is the place to be for innovators. There’s still a lot of potential to be realised on that front.’
Welcome Google, Expedia and Netflix
Thanks to a targeted acquisition strategy the NFIA succeeded in attracting a number of big names to the Netherlands in 2014. In Amsterdam online travel provider Expedia expanded its service centre by 120 jobs and Netflix opened its new European headquarters; Google is building a €600 million data centre in Eemshaven; and Canada’s Northland Power is investing €1.6 billion in the Gemini offshore wind farm, some 85 km off the north coast of the Netherlands. Meanwhile, the fashion brand American Eagle is building a large distribution centre in Bergen op Zoom that will provide 100 local jobs, and Europastry from Spain is starting up a bakery in Oldenzaal, creating 75 jobs.
The Netherlands has international appeal
Most foreign investors in our country are from the United States. Last year they invested in 65 projects, which generated over 2,300 jobs. In second place is China, with 28 projects and over 500 jobs. South Korean investors have also discovered the Netherlands, with 15 projects and 165 jobs, although India is not far behind with 10 projects that have generated 225 jobs. Foreign investments in 2013 were lower, at €1.7 billion, although it was an excellent year in terms of employment: 8,500 new jobs. In 2012 foreign investments generated more than 5,000 jobs.
‘Invest in Holland’
Until 2020, the NFIA and its regional partners will be running a campaign entitled ‘Invest in Holland’, aimed particularly at companies in the chemicals industry, agri-food, high-tech systems and materials, life sciences & health, and ICT. These are priority sectors in Dutch economic policy. Without diminishing its focus on major investors from the US and Japan, the NFIA will also be working to capitalise on the networks it has built up in China and India. The NFIA and the Dutch diplomatic missions will be working together in Start-up Delta, an initiative of the Ministry of Economic Affairs headed by former European Commissioner Neelie Kroes. It will mainly target countries with high numbers of start-ups, like the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel.
Minister of Security and Justice Ivo Opstelten and State Secretary for Security and Justice Fred Teeven asked His Majesty the King to accept their resignations.
The King’s Office has announced that His Majesty has honourably discharged Mr Opstelten and Mr Teeven upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister, thanking them for the many important services rendered to the monarch and the Kingdom.
Stef Blok, the Minister for Housing and the Central Government Sector, will be responsible for the Ministry of Security and Justice until a new minister is appointed.
Foreign Minister Bert Koenders and Defence Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert visited Mazar-e Sharif in northern Afghanistan.
Since 1 January 2015 around 100 Dutch military personnel have been stationed there as part of Resolute Support, the follow-on mission to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). It was both ministers’ first opportunity to see for themselves the progress being made in this new NATO mission.
No longer a haven for terrorists
Accompanied by General Tom Middendorp, the Dutch Chief of Defence, the ministers observed a session for Afghan police and army personnel at Camp Shaheen in Mazar-e Sharif. They also saw where Dutch military personnel are housed. ‘At present, the focus is mainly on combating ISIS, but you too are working every day to improve security right here,’ said Ms Hennis-Plasschaert, emphasising the importance of the Dutch involvement in Afghanistan. ‘You deserve a great deal of respect,’ she continued. ‘A well-functioning army and police force are essential for restoring the rule of law. We don’t want Afghanistan to become a haven for terrorists ever again.’
By Mete Erdurcan and Baron Henri Estramant.9 March 2015, His Conqueror Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah (b. 28 November 1927) opened the third session of Parliament in Kuala Lumpur. Tuanku Abdul Halim is the 14th “Yang di-Pertuan Agong” (Paramount Ruler of Malaysia) since 13 December 2011, concurrently holds the position of Sultan of Kedah, though he does not exercise regal prerogatives in the State of Kedah whilst holding the headship of state. The Federation of Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy having with an elected monarch rotating amongst the nine hereditary rulers of Malaysia as Head of State; the “Yang di-Pertuan Agong” (literally “He who is made Lord”). The office was established in 1957 when Malaysia became independent from the United Kingdom. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku held a speech at the opening of the 13th parliamentary sitting. In his opening statement he called on the public to reject religious extremism, specifically naming the Islamic State (IS) terror group.
By Roy Lie A Tjam.
On Tuesday March 11 2015, His Excellency Dr. Tony Aidoo, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana, hosted a reception to bid farewell to Judge Akua Kuenyehia. A former first Vice-President and Judge of the International Criminal Court, Ambassador Aidoo called Judge Akua Kuenyehia an illustrious daughter of Ghana.
Kuenyehia holds the highest distinction of the Republic of Ghana.
His Excellency Dr. Tony Aidoo and Judge Akua Kuenyehia.Kuenyehia was educated at the University of Ghana and Oxford University. She has spent most of her professional career lecturing at the University of Ghana, as Dean of Law, and as a visiting professor at other institutions including Leiden University and Temple University. She is the President of Mount crest University College, Ghana. Professor Akua Kuenyehia, was also Dean of the faculty of Law of the renowned Legon University in Ghana.
H.E. Karim Ben Becher, Ambassador of Tunisia and H.E. Ms. Nimota Nihinlola Akanbi, Ambassador of Nigeria.
Judge Akua Kuenyehia is a foundation member of the ICC. Together with former President Sang-Hyun Song and others they set up the court in 2003.
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The conference was organized by the Francophone embassies in The Hague, as well as the Institut Français and Alliance française de La Haye and was followed by a “Francophone buffet and cocktail” which was offered thanks to the collaboration with the CCI – Franco Dutch Chamber of Commerce and TV5 Monde, the international Francophone channel. The guest speakers for the event, included a representative of the OIF office in Paris, Mr Hervé Cronel, Dutch business managers, Michael Hailu (Ethopia) and Youssouf Camara – Director and Program Coordinator of the Dutch based CTA Company respectively, Mylena Pierremont, founder of Amsterdam’s Ming Pai Marketing Agency, Fanny Marie Brisdet a Franco-Dutch lawyer and Jean-Pierre Perroud, an intercultural consultant. The debate was moderated by Ariejan Korteweg, a political journalist at the Volkskrant and former journalist in Paris.
Quite impressively, the panelists, and especially the attendees, highlighted the positive aspects and benefits of using the French language for business purposes, in Africa, but also in Japan and Latin America, reinforcing the fact that French is spoken on all 5 continents and that the Francophonie movement promotes the positive aspects of a plurilinguistic and multicultural world. In fact, according to Mr. Cronel “Francophonie means the disconnection of the French language from France, as the French language does not belong to France alone”
The conference was organized by the Francophone embassies in The Hague, as well as the Institut Français and Alliance française de La Haye and was followed by a “Francophone buffet and cocktail” which was offered thanks to the collaboration with the CCI – Franco Dutch Chamber of Commerce and TV5 Monde, the international Francophone channel. The guest speakers for the event, included a representative of the OIF office in Paris, Mr Hervé Cronel, Dutch business managers, Michael Hailu (Ethopia) and Youssouf Camara – Director and Program Coordinator of the Dutch based CTA Company respectively, Mylena Pierremont, founder of Amsterdam’s Ming Pai Marketing Agency, Fanny Marie Brisdet a Franco-Dutch lawyer and Jean-Pierre Perroud, an intercultural consultant. The debate was moderated by Ariejan Korteweg, a political journalist at the Volkskrant and former journalist in Paris.
Quite impressively, the panelists, and especially the attendees, highlighted the positive aspects and benefits of using the French language for business purposes, in Africa, but also in Japan and Latin America, reinforcing the fact that French is spoken on all 5 continents and that the Francophonie movement promotes the positive aspects of a plurilinguistic and multicultural world. In fact, according to Mr. Cronel “Francophonie means the disconnection of the French language from France, as the French language does not belong to France alone”
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