By Baron Henri Estramant.The world’s formerly longest serving minister of foreign affairs, the late Prince Saud bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, or rather colloquially known as Saud al-Faisal passed away in the USA on Thursday, 9 July 2015 at age 75. Prince Saud al-Faisal had been relieved of his post as chief of Saudi diplomacy at his own behest by King Salman in April 2015 after serving since October 1975. He had long suffered from back pain and Parkirson’s disease. He was succeeded as chief of diplomacy by Adel Al Jubeir, hitherto royal Saudi ambassador to the USA. Prince Saud, a son of King Faisal, was born in 1940 in the mountain city of Taif near Makkah where, in 1989, he helped Saudi Arabia negotiate the agreement that ended Lebanon’s 15-year civil war.A graduate from Princeton in the 1960s he was posted for years at the Petroleum Ministry. His diplomatic career began with trauma: King Khalid appointed him foreign minister because of the assassination of Prince Saud’s father King Faisal, who had retained the foreign affairs portfolio after acceding the throne in 1962.Prince Saud’s body arrived on Saturday morning at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah from the US. It was thereafter taken to Al Adel Cemetery in Makkah for burial and funeral prayers led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman. Minister of State, HRH Prince Khalid al-Faisal, Adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah, shall receive mourners at his Jeddah palace for three days.Delegations from Gulf states attended the burial service. The Emirati delegation was led by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Amir of Abu Dhabi’s Representative in the Western Region, and Deputy Prime Minister HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Interior. Other UAE dignitaries who attended included HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, HE Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Rashid Al Nuaimi, former foreign minister. Bahrain was represented by Deputy Premier HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa and Foreign Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa. Kuwait’s delegation was led by the country’s Amir, HH Sheikh Sabah IV Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Ali Al Sabah, but also included First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al Sabah and the Director of the Amir’s Office, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al Sabah. Qatar was represented by its Deputy Amir, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani as well as its Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. His Majesty The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, sent his condolences to his Saudi counterpart, and regretted the lost of a “brother”. Other mourners included Foreign Minister of Turkey, Jawish Ihsanoglu, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Jordan, Nasser Judeh, Abdul Qadir Bin Saleh, Speaker of the Algerian Parliament, accompanied by his country’s foreign minister, Ramtane Lamamra and the Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, Abdullatif bin Rashid Zayani.For more information King Faisal Foundation: www.kff.com/Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.mofa.gov.sa
From left to right: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Costa Rica Manuel González Sanz, Judge of the Inter-American Court and former ICC Judge Elizabeth Odio Benito, ICC Registrar Herman von Hebel, and ICC President Judge Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi at the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores – República de Costa Rica.Central American States reaffirm their commitment to the ICC at High-level Regional Seminar in Costa Rica.Government representatives from various Central American countries expressed their commitment to support and cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) during the High-level Regional Seminar held on 9 and 10 July in San José, Costa Rica. The event was organized by the International Criminal Court, in cooperation with the Government of Costa Rica, and was sponsored by the European Commission.During the two days, senior officials from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, and El Salvador, discussed with representatives of the Presidency, Office of the Prosecutor and Registry of the ICC, as well as with regional experts, topics of mutual interest in the field of international cooperation.The ICC needs the cooperation of States to effectively investigate and prosecute perpetrators of international crimes and in particular to facilitate the requests for judicial assistance, ensure the arrest and surrender of suspects, freezing and seizure of assets, relocation of witnesses, enforcement of sentences, and provisional release of detainees.The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Costa Rica, H.E. Mr Manuel González Sanz expressed his support for the ICC: “We stand firm against those who instead of seeing this triumph of the international community, which is the International Criminal Court, try to minimize it. We have cultural, political, economic and religious differences, but that is why we have achieved a vital consensus to establish this emblematic institutional justice.” ICC President, Judge Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi, expressed gratitude for the strong support that the Court receives from the region. “Latin American countries have steadily supported the establishment and functioning of the Court from its inception, in recognition that in order to prevent and combat international crimes, it is also necessary to have a complementary institution that can, under certain circumstances, remedy the lack of genuine action by States “said the President. The President also reminded that there are still “areas of opportunity to enhance support from the region.”In the margins of the seminar, the ICC President and the ICC Registrar, Mr Herman von Hebel, had a working breakfast with the President of Costa Rica, H.E. Mr Luis Guillermo Solís, and other senior officials to assess the challenges of the ICC and the importance of cooperation.President Fernández also participated in a meeting with parliamentarians from Costa Rica and El Salvador to discuss the implementation of the Rome Statute and the ratification by the latter State of the ICC’s founding text. During the meeting organized by the Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), an NGO, El Salvadoran parliamentarians expressed their willingness to continue working on the ratification in order to make it a reality in the near future.The International Criminal Court is an independent, permanent court that tries persons accused of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole, namely the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. Latin American countries have been strong supporters of the establishment and functioning of the ICC. Of the current 123 States Parties to the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the ICC, 27 are from Latin America and the Caribbean.
On the picture Israel’s ambassadors David Walzer (EU & NATO) and Jacques Revah (Belgium and Luxemburg) greeting Mr. Alain Le Roi , Secretary General EEAS.With a reception hosted at Brussels Gothic City Hall, the two heads of missions of the State of Israel in Brussels celebrated the Yom Ha’atzmaut, or Independence Day of Israel. More precisely the fête commemorates the declaration of the establishment of the State of Israel by the Jewish leadership set up by future first Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion on 14 May 1948 (corresponding to 5 Iyar 5708 in the Hebrew calendar). Annually the day is marked in Israel on 5 Iyar according to the Hebrew calendar. Israel keeps two diplomatic missions in Brussels. One delegation to the EU and NATO headed by Ambassador David Walzer since 2012, and another one led by Ambassador Jacques Revah accredited to Belgium and Luxembourg. Ambassador Revah is due to retire in August 2015. For more information:Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Declaration of Establishment of State of Israel)http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/foreignpolicy/peace/guide/pages/declaration%20of%20establishment%20of%20state%20of%20israel.aspxMission of Israel to the EU: http://embassies.gov.il/eu/Pages/default.aspxEmbassy of Israel to Belgium and Luxembourg: http://embassies.gov.il/Brussels/Pages/default.
Christella Mukamana, President of the Rwandese Women Association, H. E. Jean Pierre Karabaranga, his wife Vibviane Uwicyeza Mironko and two guests.By Roy Lie A Tjam The 21st Kwibohora or Liberation(Day) was celebrated in the Netherlands on July 7th 2015. H.E. Mr. Jean Pierre Karabaranga hosted a reception at the Carlton Ambassador Hotel The Hague. Many guests were present at the event, including members of the diplomatic community, Dutch government officials, friends and members of the Rwandan Diaspora. For a photo album on the Rwanda’s National Day, please click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/sets/72157653472728023 The theme chosen for the 2015 Kwibohora celebration is “Prosperity in dignity”, a highly suitable theme given Rwanda’s impressive progress in recent years. Reflecting on his country’s development, Ambassador Karabaranga stressed that, under the leadership of President Paul Kagame, Rwanda has made tremendous strides in numerous social and economic fields. Rwanda repeatedly ranks as one of the safest, cleanest, most peaceful and most economically progressive countries, not just in Africa but in the world. Before long, Rwanda will become a middle income country, and the nation is exemplary in gender equality. The reception program featured traditional Rwandan music and dance, along with a special performance by singer Masamba. Ambassador Karabaranga concluded, Rwanda still has long way to go but he is convinced that Rwandan will surmount the challenges on her path. Rwanda is looking at the future unfazed.
H. E. Jean Pierre Karabaranga and his wife Vibviane Uwicyeza Mironko.
By Ann O’ Brien, Executive Director, T.M.C. Asser Instituut.
Last Wednesday, June 24, I had the honour and the pleasure to attend a lunch to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the Diplomat Magazine. I found myself in the company of some twenty Diplomat Magazine’s supporters in the fine ambiance of the Worldhotel Bel Air hosted by his General Manager Stephan van der Meulen, here in The Hague.
I say ‘supporters’ because, our lunch group was composed of DM’s contributors, reporters, photographers, sponsors and others whose collective efforts and input during the last year, have enable this unique (to The Netherlands) Magazine to grow and prosper. It is fine to witness such good collaboration with the diplomatic community and to learn that the Magazine’s readership has grown in the previous 12 month period from 41,000 to 62,000.
For a photo-album on this special occasion, please click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/sets/72157652929393794
Such success does not come without much dedication and hard work but last Wednesday’s lunch was a relaxed and convivial affair, enriched by good conversation, musical interludes and the opportunity to make new acquaintances.
I wish The Diplomat Magazine continued success and a very bright future.
Dans la photo Martin Beyer, directeur de l’Alliance française de La Haye et délégué général de la Fondation Alliance française de Paris aux Pays-Bas.Par Anne Leray, journaliste à La Haye.« On joue sur la terre » : une exposition de photo internationale à découvrir à la Stadbibliotheek de La HayeDepuis le 3 juillet dernier, une quarantaine de photographies évoquant chacune le jeu au sens large, sont à découvrir à la Stadbibliotheek de La Haye. Elles ont été sélectionnées dans le cadre d’un concours lancé pour la 4e année par l’Alliance Française en partenariat avec le magazine Courrier International et TV5 MONDE. Un jury parisien les a primées parmi deux-cent vingt dossiers reçus, faisant d’Omar Jimenez Gonzalez, étudiant au Mexique, le lauréat de cette édition. « C’est un tour du monde tout azimut des prises de vue et des thématiques », apprécie Martin Beyer, délégué général de la Fondation Alliance française de Paris aux Pays-Bas, ravi de voir s’installer ici ces images qui, à la fin de leur parcours, auront tourné au total dans une vingtaine de pays. D’autant que deux d’entre elles sont signées Nadia Boutaghane, une Française installée à La Haye, ce qui met en lumière un talent local. « C’est la deuxième fois que nous recevons l’expo de ce concours à La Haye. L’année dernière nous avions exposé à l’Alliance Française mais la bibliothèque est plus adaptée. Elle touchera plus de personnes qui passeront là par hasard. L’Alliance Française aime mélanger les gens, les rapprocher, créer la curiosité », poursuit-il. Ce réseau international compte huit cents établissements dans le monde. Nadia Boutaghane, photographe.Sur les cimaises de la bibliothèque dialoguent ainsi des regards du monde entier : un comptable en Irlande, un philosophe au Mexique, un ingénieur informatique au Nigeria, une graphiste en Russie, un dentiste en Indonésie… Ils ont tous suivis des cours au sein des Alliances Françaises, et sont amateurs de photographie et photographes amateurs. Jeux d’eau, jeux de fortune, jeux de société, jeux sportifs, en couleur ou en noir et blanc, l’exposition décline des visions personnelles avec souvent une belle qualité d’inspiration. Portraits ou reportages, certaines photos saisissent sur le vif l’enfance qui s’amuse. Des adultes sont aussi pris en flagrant délit d’enfance comme cette dame qui saute sur une marelle dans une rue pavée du Portugal. D’autres clichés jouent avec des mises en scène ludiques, drôles, ou plus grinçantes. Tels cette aire de jeu déserte à Tokyo deux ans après Fukushima, ces enfants bandits et voleurs avec un pistolet sur la tempe et un couteau sous la gorge, ou ce vieil homme absorbé dans une partie d’échec avec la mort dans un cimetière.Partie de la Cité des Arts à Paris en automne 2014, l’exposition était au Japon et aux Etats-Unis il y a peu, se tient simultanément à Bruxelles et à la Haye grâce à son double jeu de tirages, et partira ensuite à Rotterdam, au Nigeria et au Portugal. En 2016, le prochain concours parrainé par Yann Arthus-Bertrand, se concentrera sur un thème dans l’air d’un temps préoccupant : « Climat, état d’urgence ».Nicole Pierre et Roy Lie Tjam.« On joue sur la terre », jusqu’au 23 août 2015 à la Centrale Stadbibliotheek de La Haye, Spui, 2500 DP Den Haag, tel : 070 353 44 55. Entrée libre.
One hundred years ago – without the intervention of the First World War – The Third International Peace Conference would have taken place in The Hague. Now, a century later, The Hague University of Applied Sciences is organising The Third Hague Peace Conference. From 1 through 3 July, lectures and debates were held and students from all over the world met for discussion.
Subjects addressed during the three-day event included the humanitarian law of war and how the international community can devote its efforts to maintaining peace. Included in the programme was a lecture given by Nico Schrijver, Professor of Public International Law, about improving the decision-making process of the UN Security Council and a talk given by Joris Voorhoeve, head of the International Peace, Justice & Security research group, about the prevention of war and the building of peace after a war situation. But there was also a workshop on how to make peace go viral on social media.
Essays
The focus of this event was the new generation of students and their ideas about effective ways of peace-keeping and improving human rights. Students from all over the world were given the opportunity to write essays about these subjects, and the one hundred students who wrote the best essays were invited to attend the conference. The best essays are also being published in a book.
Georgia
One of the students coming to The Hague for this conference is Nino Makhauri from Georgia. She witnessed the Five-Day War in 2008 and wrote her essay about the situation in the Georgian region of Tskhinvali in the years that followed. Nino’s essay describes how Russia failed to comply with the six-point plan that Nicholas Sarkozy had drawn up under the supervision of the European Union and that had been endorsed by both Russia and Georgia. Nino explains that in 2011, on orders given by Russian soldiers, the ‘peacemakers’ behind the six-step plan set up barricades and barbed wire on Georgian territory thus sealing off 50 villages and forcing citizens to leave their homes. Although international organisations, including the European Commission, expressed their dismay, this has been of little concern to Russia and little has changed in the situation.
Nino’s essay shows that international conventions are difficult to enforce when one of the parties is uncooperative. His question: what can Georgia and international organisations working together achieve for this region?
Nino Makhauri’s essay: link.hhs.nl/xmsp/xms_itm_p.download_file?p_itm_id=98988
The Embassy of Pakistan’s Trade Office, is organising the 12th edition of Pakistani Mango Exhibition on 22nd July 2015 at 16:00 hours at Hilton Hotel, The Hague.
Importers, retailers and superstores will exhibit several varieties of Pakistani Mangoes like Sindhri, Chaunsa , Beghan Phali, Sunhera and Lasi during the event were also Mango tasting through Mango cubes, Mango shake, Mango Ice cream and more will be offer to the guests. This is a unique opportunity of tasting wide varieties of the wonderful Pakistani’s fruit.
Pakistan is the 4th largest producer of mangoes in the world and Pakistani mango is known for its appealing colour, enticing aroma and delicious taste. Its is important to mention that the Netherlands is the second largest importer and exporter of Mangoes been the Trade Gate way to Europe.
The exhibition is being organised in collaboration with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and Diplomat Magazine.
H.E. Mr. Moazzam Ahmad Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan will inaugurate the exhibition.
Myanmar deposited its instrument of ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention on 8 July. After 30 days, the Convention will enter into force for Myanmar, raising its membership to 191 States Parties.
Welcoming Myanmar’s Foreign Minister, Mr Wunna Maung Lwin, today at OPCW Headquarters in The Hague, OPCW Director-General, Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü, said, “Myanmar’s membership will significantly strengthen the global prohibition against chemical weapons, especially in Asia.”
In an address [PDF – 720 KB] to the Executive Council of the OPCW today, Minister Wunna Maung Lwin said, “Myanmar is committed to fulfilling its obligations under the Convention and looks forward to cooperating with other States Parties to bring about a world completely free of chemical weapons.”
Executive Council members warmly welcomed Myanmar’s accession and reaffirmed their countries’ intention to redouble efforts to bring about universal adherence to the Chemical Weapons Convention. Five States remain outside the Convention – Angola, Egypt, Israel, North Korea and South Sudan. Of these, Angola’s parliament recently opened the way to Angola joining upon deposit of an instrument of accession, and South Sudan has indicated its intention to succeed to the Convention.
Myanmar was among the first countries to sign the Chemical Weapons Convention in 1993. In January this year, Myanmar’s parliament, the Assembly of the Union, ratified the Convention – opening the way to Myanmar becoming a State Party.
The Chemical Weapons Convention prohibits the production, development, possession, stockpiling, transfer and use of chemical weapons. States Parties must declare and destroy any stockpiles of chemical weapons and related production facilities, as well as any old or abandoned chemical weapons, and submit to an international monitoring and verification regime.
Minister Gerardine Mukeshimana of the Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources and Minister Sharon Dijksma of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands signed this morning a Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral cooperation in plant variety protection and breeders’ rights at the No More Food To WasteConference in The Hague.
Memorandum of Understanding
The Rwanda government wants to provide and promote an effective system of plant variety protection, with the aim of encouraging the development of new varieties of plants, for the benefit of further development and economic growth of the Rwanda agricultural sector, specifically the potato sector and the seed sector.
The Netherlands has a strong interest in sharing knowledge through private companies and science institutes for the benefit of the agricultural sector. Both governments acknowledge the importance of an effective system in order to improve the agricultural sector of Rwanda as well as to further develop the investment opportunities for foreign companies.
For a photo-album on Rwandese Minister visit to The Netherlands, please click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/sets/72157655631413962Agriculture Mission
Minister Mukeshimana was in the Netherlands from 16 to 19 June to intensify the economic relations between Rwanda and the Netherlands on developing the agriculture sector through extending business to business contacts and to discuss the Dutch institutional framework on agricultural policies, research and good agricultural practices.
The Minister started with No More Food To Waste Conference and participated in a panel discussion deliberation on food loss, waste and opportunities for action. Furthermore, she attended a Horticulture Platform meeting with the Rwanda trade delegation where an update was given on the SMART Project in Rwanda. This is a smart greenhouse technology specially developed for Rwanda by a consortium of Dutch and Rwandan private sector companies and research institutes, which will result in increased quality and production of vegetables and a stronger market position.
The Minister continued her mission together with Ambassador George William Kayonga (CEO of the National Agricultural Export Development Board), Mr Robert Kayinamura (First Counsellor at the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in the Netherlands) and Mrs Teddie Muffels (Agricultural Counsellor at the Dutch Embassy in Rwanda).
The delegation visited Bosman Van Zaal that is one of the private companies in the SMART Project and specialized in the production of conditioned facilities for vegetable and floriculture production worldwide. Furthermore, the delegation visited Olij Roses (a specialist in growing and propagation of roses) and a dairy farm of the Vollering Brothers, which is a good example of modern farming with four strategy points; animal welfare, cows in the pasture, labour efficiency and energy neutral.
For more information:
Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources www.minagri.gov.rw
NAEB www.naeb.gov.rw
No More Food To Waste Conference www.nomorefoodtowaste.nl
Bosman Van Zaal www.bosmanvanzaal.com
Olij Roses www.olijrozen.nl
Farm Vollering Brothers www.boerderijlandleven.nl
The reception program featured traditional Rwandan music and dance, along with a special performance by singer Masamba. Ambassador Karabaranga concluded, Rwanda still has long way to go but he is convinced that Rwandan will surmount the challenges on her path. Rwanda is looking at the future unfazed.
Such success does not come without much dedication and hard work but last Wednesday’s lunch was a relaxed and convivial affair, enriched by good conversation, musical interludes and the opportunity to make new acquaintances.
I wish The Diplomat Magazine continued success and a very bright future.
Such success does not come without much dedication and hard work but last Wednesday’s lunch was a relaxed and convivial affair, enriched by good conversation, musical interludes and the opportunity to make new acquaintances.
I wish The Diplomat Magazine continued success and a very bright future.
Portraits ou reportages, certaines photos saisissent sur le vif l’enfance qui s’amuse. Des adultes sont aussi pris en flagrant délit d’enfance comme cette dame qui saute sur une marelle dans une rue pavée du Portugal. D’autres clichés jouent avec des mises en scène ludiques, drôles, ou plus grinçantes. Tels cette aire de jeu déserte à Tokyo deux ans après Fukushima, ces enfants bandits et voleurs avec un pistolet sur la tempe et un couteau sous la gorge, ou ce vieil homme absorbé dans une partie d’échec avec la mort dans un cimetière.
Partie de la Cité des Arts à Paris en automne 2014, l’exposition était au Japon et aux Etats-Unis il y a peu, se tient simultanément à Bruxelles et à la Haye grâce à son double jeu de tirages, et partira ensuite à Rotterdam, au Nigeria et au Portugal. En 2016, le prochain concours parrainé par Yann Arthus-Bertrand, se concentrera sur un thème dans l’air d’un temps préoccupant : « Climat, état d’urgence ».
Portraits ou reportages, certaines photos saisissent sur le vif l’enfance qui s’amuse. Des adultes sont aussi pris en flagrant délit d’enfance comme cette dame qui saute sur une marelle dans une rue pavée du Portugal. D’autres clichés jouent avec des mises en scène ludiques, drôles, ou plus grinçantes. Tels cette aire de jeu déserte à Tokyo deux ans après Fukushima, ces enfants bandits et voleurs avec un pistolet sur la tempe et un couteau sous la gorge, ou ce vieil homme absorbé dans une partie d’échec avec la mort dans un cimetière.
Partie de la Cité des Arts à Paris en automne 2014, l’exposition était au Japon et aux Etats-Unis il y a peu, se tient simultanément à Bruxelles et à la Haye grâce à son double jeu de tirages, et partira ensuite à Rotterdam, au Nigeria et au Portugal. En 2016, le prochain concours parrainé par Yann Arthus-Bertrand, se concentrera sur un thème dans l’air d’un temps préoccupant : « Climat, état d’urgence ».
Pakistan is the 4th largest producer of mangoes in the world and Pakistani mango is known for its appealing colour, enticing aroma and delicious taste. Its is important to mention that the Netherlands is the second largest importer and exporter of Mangoes been the Trade Gate way to Europe.
The exhibition is being organised in collaboration with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and Diplomat Magazine.
H.E. Mr. Moazzam Ahmad Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan will inaugurate the exhibition.
Agriculture Mission
Minister Mukeshimana was in the Netherlands from 16 to 19 June to intensify the economic relations between Rwanda and the Netherlands on developing the agriculture sector through extending business to business contacts and to discuss the Dutch institutional framework on agricultural policies, research and good agricultural practices.
The Minister started with No More Food To Waste Conference and participated in a panel discussion deliberation on food loss, waste and opportunities for action. Furthermore, she attended a Horticulture Platform meeting with the Rwanda trade delegation where an update was given on the SMART Project in Rwanda. This is a smart greenhouse technology specially developed for Rwanda by a consortium of Dutch and Rwandan private sector companies and research institutes, which will result in increased quality and production of vegetables and a stronger market position.
The Minister continued her mission together with Ambassador George William Kayonga (CEO of the National Agricultural Export Development Board), Mr Robert Kayinamura (First Counsellor at the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in the Netherlands) and Mrs Teddie Muffels (Agricultural Counsellor at the Dutch Embassy in Rwanda).
The delegation visited Bosman Van Zaal that is one of the private companies in the SMART Project and specialized in the production of conditioned facilities for vegetable and floriculture production worldwide. Furthermore, the delegation visited Olij Roses (a specialist in growing and propagation of roses) and a dairy farm of the Vollering Brothers, which is a good example of modern farming with four strategy points; animal welfare, cows in the pasture, labour efficiency and energy neutral.
For more information:
Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources www.minagri.gov.rw
NAEB www.naeb.gov.rw
No More Food To Waste Conference www.nomorefoodtowaste.nl
Bosman Van Zaal www.bosmanvanzaal.com
Olij Roses www.olijrozen.nl
Farm Vollering Brothers www.boerderijlandleven.nl
Agriculture Mission
Minister Mukeshimana was in the Netherlands from 16 to 19 June to intensify the economic relations between Rwanda and the Netherlands on developing the agriculture sector through extending business to business contacts and to discuss the Dutch institutional framework on agricultural policies, research and good agricultural practices.
The Minister started with No More Food To Waste Conference and participated in a panel discussion deliberation on food loss, waste and opportunities for action. Furthermore, she attended a Horticulture Platform meeting with the Rwanda trade delegation where an update was given on the SMART Project in Rwanda. This is a smart greenhouse technology specially developed for Rwanda by a consortium of Dutch and Rwandan private sector companies and research institutes, which will result in increased quality and production of vegetables and a stronger market position.
The Minister continued her mission together with Ambassador George William Kayonga (CEO of the National Agricultural Export Development Board), Mr Robert Kayinamura (First Counsellor at the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in the Netherlands) and Mrs Teddie Muffels (Agricultural Counsellor at the Dutch Embassy in Rwanda).
The delegation visited Bosman Van Zaal that is one of the private companies in the SMART Project and specialized in the production of conditioned facilities for vegetable and floriculture production worldwide. Furthermore, the delegation visited Olij Roses (a specialist in growing and propagation of roses) and a dairy farm of the Vollering Brothers, which is a good example of modern farming with four strategy points; animal welfare, cows in the pasture, labour efficiency and energy neutral.
For more information:
Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources www.minagri.gov.rw
NAEB www.naeb.gov.rw
No More Food To Waste Conference www.nomorefoodtowaste.nl
Bosman Van Zaal www.bosmanvanzaal.com
Olij Roses www.olijrozen.nl
Farm Vollering Brothers www.boerderijlandleven.nl