By Roy Lie A Tjam.
The weather was perfect for the Friday July 3rd cocktail of The Hague International Network at the NH Hotel WTC The Hague under the distinguished direction of Mr. Andrew van Esch.
Due to the outstanding conditions, the party was exceptionally held en plein air in the courtyard, as a courtesy of the WTC. Specially made THIN cocktails were served by the friendly and hospitable NH Hotel personnel, and guests were also treated to a lavish barbecue sponsored by José de Boer of FVB de Boer Financial Planning.
For a photo album on this activity, please click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/sets/72157655425833540
The event’s program consisted of 5 different one minute elevator pitches, as follows:
Gea Verhofstadt and the Schumann 3D Plate; Roy Lie A Tjam presenting the new issue of Diplomat Magazine; Kauan von Novack presenting his book Profit-Making Creativity; Danny Beekman with Bike Experts; and Dick van der Klei introducing The Hague Marathon. This was followed by a lucky draw.
The gathering consisted of representatives of The Hague’s diverse international community, politicians, public servants, diplomats and locals, all of whom enjoyed the party.
All told, the event was an excellent way for THIN to welcome summer 2015, and congratulations to Andrew for the first-rate organization.
A seminar on Investment opportunities in Pakistan was organized by the Embassy of Pakistan’s Trade Mission section in The Hague.
The Commercial Section of the Embassy of Pakistan in The Hague organized the “Seminar on Investment opportunities in Pakistan and Risk analysis” in collaboration with Habib Bank Rotterdam and IHS UK.
Various multinational companies and representatives of Dutch Ministry of Foreign & Economic Affairs participated in the seminar on June 30th at Hilton Hotel in The Hague.
The head of Asia & Pacific IHS Mr. Omer Hamid was the key note speaker who presented the technical opinion about the political and economic risk analysis for investing in Pakistan. The Commercial Counselor of the Embassy Mr. Zahid Ali Abbasi gave a presentation about Pakistan’s Investment policy, the incentive package and investment opportunities in Pakistan. The Charge de Affairs Mr. Shoaib Sarwar gave a presentation on the positive impact of Chinese investment through China – Pakistan Economic Corridor . Ms Tabinda Kazmi the Head of Habib Bank Rotterdam gave presentation on Banking and Financial sector of Pakistan and investment opportunities. Mr. Marcel Oosterveer from CBI presented the Dutch perspective on the investment opportunities in Pakistan.
The Seminar proved very informative and successful and participants appreciated this initiative took lot interest and it has created positive impact on the companies and policy makers and think tanks in the Dutch Government.
Seminar on the Textile sector of Pakistan and opportunities after GSP + was also organized by Trade Mission of the Embassy of Pakistan right after the seminar of investment at Hilton The Hague in collaboration with Modint.
Mr. Zahid Ali Abbasi, Commercial Counselor of Embassy of Pakistan welcomed the participants and gave a presentation on the Trade Opportunities in Textile sector of Pakistan in the wake of GSP+. Mr. Marcel from CBI presented about the role of CBI in capacity building of the in Textile sector of Pakistan in collaboration with TDAP. Mr. Sibbe Krol from IDH gave presentation on sustainable trade initiative in the textile sector of Pakistan and the role played by the IDH in the Dutch initiative for the formation of the Buyers Forum in Pakistan in the wake of GSP +. Mr. Antonio Barberi from Modint gave his expert opinion on the global textile sector in general and more focus on EU and trade opportunities for Dutch companies. Two sourcing companies the Matrix and PSG Pakistan Sourcing group mentioned about their business experience in the textile sector of Pakistan. In the seminar various renowned companies like HEMA, Gastra just to mention two of them and representatives from CBI and Dutch Ministry of International Trade participated in the seminar.
ICC Trial Chamber VI postpones opening of the trial in the Ntaganda case to 2 September 2015Today, 3 July 2015, Trial Chamber VI of the International Criminal Court (ICC), postponed the opening statements in the Ntaganda case, initially scheduled from 7 to 9 July 2015 to 2 to 4 September 2015. In addition, the Chamber ruled that the testimony of the first witness would start on 15 September 2015, instead of 24 August 2015. This decision was announced at a status conference held at the Court to discuss trial preparations.On 29 June 2015, the Defence Counsel for Mr Ntaganda filed a motion for the adjournment of the proceedings until the necessary conditions were in place to ensure a fair trial. The Defence raised various issues that prevented it, in the Defence’s view, from being ready to start the trial proceedings. The Prosecution responded to the request on 30 June 2015 and did not oppose a reasonable adjournment to allow the Defence additional time. In deciding on the Defense’s motion, the Chamber took into account that the Prosecution did not oppose the Defence’s request, and had regard to its obligations under the Rome Statute to ensure the fairness of the trial and the rights of the accused. The Chamber partially granted the Defence’s request and postponed the trial, including the opening statements, for a limited period.Background: Bosco Ntaganda, former Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Force Patriotiques pour la Libération du Congo [Patriotic Force for the Liberation of Congo] (FPLC), is accused of 13 counts of war crimes (murder and attempted murder; attacking civilians; rape; sexual slavery of civilians; pillaging; displacement of civilians; attacking protected objects; destroying the enemy’s property; and rape, sexual slavery, enlistment and conscription of child soldiers under the age of fifteen years and using them to participate actively in hostilities) and five crimes against humanity (murder and attempted murder; rape; sexual slavery; persecution; forcible transfer of population) allegedly committed in Ituri, DRC, in 2002-2003. Mr Ntaganda is in the Court’s custody.
Directly from the OPCW.
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) welcomes the completion of disposal of effluents resulting from neutralisation operations aboard the US vessel Cape Ray.
These operations governed the destruction at sea of almost 600 metric tonnes of sulphur mustard and methylphosphonyl difluoride (DF) from Syria’s chemical weapons programme.
DF is a key precursor chemical for manufacturing nerve agent. On 12 June 2015, a OPCW team verified the disposal of approximately 335.5 metric tonnes of sulphur mustard effluents at the German Government facility, Gesellschaft zur Entsorgung von Chemischen Kampfstoffen und Rüstungsaltlasten MBH (GEKA MBH).
This was a significant in-kind contribution by the Federal Republic of Germany. On 11 June 2015, Ekokem Riihimäki Waste Disposal Facility in Finland announced the disposal of 5,463 metric tonnes of DF effluents received from the Cape Ray. This process was part of a commercial contract, which included destruction of other chemicals from Syria’s chemical weapons programme.
An OPCW inspection team will shortly deploy to Finland to verify completion of this process. Welcoming this achievement, OPCW Director-General, Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü noted, “This is yet another milestone on the path to eliminating chemical weapons stocks from Syria – one that was achieved in a safe and efficient way, thanks to the valuable support provided by the German Government and Finnish industry.”
Of the 1,328 metric tonnes of chemical weapon agent declared by the Syrian Arab Republic, only 16 metric tonnes of hydrogen fluoride remain to be destroyed at the facility of Veolia ES Technical Solutions, L.L.C. at Port Arthur in Texas in the United States. The destruction of the 12 former chemical weapons facilities is also underway.
By Luca Bücken and Baron Henri Estramant.
On 6 May 2015 the enthronement of His Royal Highness Sultan Dr. Nazrin Muizzuddin as the 35th Sultan of Perak took place, after having been already proclaimed on 29 May 2014 following the demise of his father, Sultan Azlan Shah.
Sultan Nazrin Muizzudin Shah was born in Penang on 27 November 1956 and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University, a Master in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University and a PhD in Political Economy and Government from Harvard University. His Royal Highness was already previously appointed as Regent of Perak from 1989 to 1994 when his father became the 9th Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (Paramount Ruler of Malaysia/Head of State).
Sultan of Perak and Sultan of Brunei.
Next to his function as Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan , His Royal Highness represents today the government of Malaysia in his role as “Financial Ambassador of the Malaysian International Islamic Financial Centre (MIFC)” on international level. Furthermore, he is also Malaysia’s Special Envoy for Interfaith and Inter-Civilisational Dialogue, President of the Perak Council on Islam and Malay Customs; Eminent Fellow of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies, Malaysia; Chancellor of the University of Malaya; Royal Fellow of the Malaysian Institute of Defense and Security; Member of the Chancellor’s Court of Benefactor, University of Oxford; Honorary Fellow of Worcester College, University of Oxford; and Member of the Board of Trustees of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, University of Oxford.
His enthronement ceremony was attended by all nine Malay rulers as well as by His Majesty The Sultan of Brunei Darussalam.
In the federal structure of Malaysia, composed out of 13 states, the rulers play a significant political role. In the present form of a constitutional monarchy, political and legislative power is subdivided between the federal and state governments. The former one is appointed by the Yang-di Pertuan Agong, whereas the latter ones are appointed by the state rulers. Amongst them Perak is one of the oldest sultanates.
In the 1980s and 1990s former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad engaged in a bitter political struggle to break the absolute power of the nine monarchs, in fact seeking to reduce them to figurehead status. Since then the political situation has significantly changed, as during the term of the current prime minister, Dato’ Sri Haji Najib Tun Razak, the rulers have successfully reasserted their sway to a significant extent.
For more information
Dewan of Perak Darul Ridzuan: http://epla.perak.gov.my/protokol.php
On the picture Roy Kinnear new CEO, Joel Morgan, Chairman of Air Seychelles and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Transport and Manoj Papa, former CEO. Picture by Joena Bonnelame from Seychelles News Agency.
By Philipp Boy.
Air Seychelles announced the appointment on Thursday, 25 June 2015 of Irish-born businessman, Roy Kinnear as new CEO, with effect from 1 July. He replaces Manoj Papa.
Roy Kinnear currently serves as Senior Vice President of Revenue Management and Planning of Etihad Airways, and worked previously as Senior Vice President of Etihad Crystal Cargo from October 2010 to 2011. Mr Kinnear was responsible for the strategic development and growth of Etihad’s cargo division; which offers a range of cargo services linked to the airline’s expanding route network and fleet.
Etihad Airways owns forty percent stake in Air Seychelles. In March, Air Seychelles announced a third consecutive year of profitability after recording a net profit of $3.2 million for 2014.
Air Seychelles chairman Joël Morgan, also Minister for Foreign Affairs and Transport, said during a press conference at the Eden Bleu hotel on the Seychelles’ main island of Mahé: “Roy Kinnear is a highly talented industry executive with the experience and expertise to lead Air Seychelles and maintain the dynamism and momentum of the airline.
“Air Seychelles is focused on extracting maximum value from its modern fleet and its expanding regional and international network, which it will grow strategically with new destinations and trusted codeshare partnerships.”
“Garoedais the name of the golden eagle in the Indonesian mythology. Half animal, half human he bears on his back the Brahman God Vishnoe. The eagle Garoeda always was the protector of the oppressed in the struggle between good and evil. Therefor Garoeda is the symbol of happiness and friendship.” Indonesian restaurant Garoeda presents you a piece of Indonesia in the Netherlands. All this in the atmosphere of “Tempo doeloe”. Garoeda for some ….., for others a new exotic world.”Kneuterdijk 18 A, Den Haag 2514 EN.
070 3465319 info@garoeda.nlhttp://www.garoeda.nl/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
The event’s program consisted of 5 different one minute elevator pitches, as follows:
Gea Verhofstadt and the Schumann 3D Plate; Roy Lie A Tjam presenting the new issue of Diplomat Magazine; Kauan von Novack presenting his book Profit-Making Creativity; Danny Beekman with Bike Experts; and Dick van der Klei introducing The Hague Marathon. This was followed by a lucky draw.
The gathering consisted of representatives of The Hague’s diverse international community, politicians, public servants, diplomats and locals, all of whom enjoyed the party.
All told, the event was an excellent way for THIN to welcome summer 2015, and congratulations to Andrew for the first-rate organization.
The event’s program consisted of 5 different one minute elevator pitches, as follows:
Gea Verhofstadt and the Schumann 3D Plate; Roy Lie A Tjam presenting the new issue of Diplomat Magazine; Kauan von Novack presenting his book Profit-Making Creativity; Danny Beekman with Bike Experts; and Dick van der Klei introducing The Hague Marathon. This was followed by a lucky draw.
The gathering consisted of representatives of The Hague’s diverse international community, politicians, public servants, diplomats and locals, all of whom enjoyed the party.
All told, the event was an excellent way for THIN to welcome summer 2015, and congratulations to Andrew for the first-rate organization.
Kneuterdijk 18 A, Den Haag 2514 EN.
070 3465319 info@garoeda.nl
http://www.garoeda.nl/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 
Kneuterdijk 18 A, Den Haag 2514 EN.
070 3465319 info@garoeda.nl
http://www.garoeda.nl/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 
