Photo: Frits Huffnagel, Chairman RG Ruijs Foundation and Jolijn Zealanders, Hotel Manager Hilton The Hague .The Liberation Hague has partnered with Hilton The Hague. Frits Huffnagel, president of the organizing RG Ruijs Foundation, made the announcement that Hilton The Hague will provide the upcoming anniversary edition for the first time an exclusive VIP Lounge for the present captains of industry, politicians, sponsors and NGO’S.Celebrating 70 years of liberation Jolijn Zealanders, Hotel Manager at Hilton The Hague, is proud of the collaboration: “On 5 May, we celebrate that we live in freedom in the Netherlands. May 5 is also a day to reflect on the importance of freedom and to realize that freedom is fragile. For that reason we have decided to make this year the Liberation Hague embrace and facilitate the organization with a fully catered VIP Lounge for all organizations like us to celebrate 70 years of liberation! ”
For more information: www.bevrijdingsfestivaldenhaag.nl
On 30 January 2015, the Presidency of the International Criminal Court (ICC) constituted Trial Chamber VII, which will be in charge of the Central African Republic’s case of The Prosecutor v. Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, Aimé Kilolo Musamba, Jean-Jacques Mangenda Kabongo, Fidèle Babala Wandu and Narcisse Arido.
Trial Chamber VII is composed of Judge Olga Herrera Carbuccia (Dominican Republic), Judge Robert Fremr (Czech Republic) and Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji (Nigeria).
On 11 November 2014, Pre-Trial Chamber II partially confirmed the charges of offences against the administration of justice for Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, Aimé Kilolo Musamba, Jean-Jacques Mangenda Kabongo, Fidèle Babala Wandu and Narcisse Arido and committed the five suspects to trial.
The Chamber found there were substantial grounds to believe that the suspects committed offences against the administration of justice in connection with witnesses’ testimonies in the case of The Prosecutor v. Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo.
The offences, all allegedly committed between the end of 2011 and 14 November 2013 in various locations, would include corruptly influencing witnesses by giving them money and instructions to provide false testimony, presenting false evidence and giving false testimony in the courtroom, all perpetrated in various ways including by committing, soliciting, inducing, aiding, abetting or otherwise assisting in their commission.
By Nicole Pierre.
I recently had the privilege of attending a rehearsal of the group OFFprojects who will be taking part in the CaDance Festival and was completely blown away by the way in which the piece awakened my senses and curiosity. Following the rehearsal, the dancers and choreographers were kind enough to talk to the attendees about the upcoming performance.
Located in the heart of The Hague’s cultural center, the CaDance Festival, a festival for modern contemporary dance, proposes a variety of premiers and special festival projects from already known, as well as upcoming, choreographers. The festival which starts on January 30th will have as its closing act, on February 13th and 14th, a particularly intriguing performance: Might by choreographer/musician Amos Ben-Tal and his group OFFprojects. The piece will be performed at the Theater aan het Spui in the center of The Hague.
Seven exceptional dancers from different nationalities will capture your attention as they move and intermingle through a maze of walls, constantly changing the space which is visually accessible to the audience. The experience for each spectator therefore proves to be uniquely different as the dancers appear and disappear, exhibiting different relationships and non-verbal dialogues. The performance is a sensual trip that explores notions of individuality and one’s personal space, thus bringing each individual face-to-face with pertinent questions about perspective and intimacy.
More information about the CaDance Festival and OFFprojects: Performance info: Might by Amos Ben-Tal | OFFprojects Cadance Festival / Theater aan het Spui Friday, February 13, 21:00 Saturday, February 14, 19:30 Tickets: €18 (€16 for online reservations)
Reservations: www.cadance.nl / 070 3637540
On the picture, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Belal Bangladesh, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is a land of opportunity: Dutch investors share experience in the Investment Seminar on Bangladesh in the Netherlands.
Bangladesh is a land of opportunity and enthusiasm. This was the recurrent theme that was echoed by a good number of Dutch investors in an investment seminar held in The Hague yesterday (28 Jan 2015).
Bangladesh Embassy in The Hague hosted a seminar titled: “Bangladesh: Opportunities and Best Practices” organized in collaboration with Nyenrode University of the Netherlands.
Dutch investors were unanimous in their appreciation for the entrepreneurial spirit and high level of enthusiasm and commitment they happily witnessed in the people of Bangladesh. The investors, it seems, anchored their attention to Bangladesh as a “land of untapped potential with huge market size of its own.”
According to them, Bangladesh is slowly but surely emerging as the gateway to South Asia given its geostrategic location with both China and India on either side of her border.
Mr. Andre Nijhof of Nyenrode acted as the moderator of a lively panel discussion. Mr. Peter Van Bergen, proprietor of Budgetview and Impel IT solutions highlighted that he found the commitment of the people of Bangladesh as highly praiseworthy. Mr. Vicenta Ariza, representative of Maruboshi Europe BV in Bangladesh was very candid to say that he found “commitment” and “enthusiasm” of people of Bangladesh unparallel and his company would like to continue business with Bangladesh in the long run.
Professor Desiree, Associate Dean of Degree Programs at Nyenrode University reaffirmed their commitment to continue its partnership with Bangladesh as a country, in her words “represents the future of Asia”. Mr. Rene Beerepoot of RVO made a presentation on Dutch assistance for firms to expand their business in Bangladesh.
Overall mood of the audience was highly in favor of more investment and business with Bangladesh. Dutch investors in Information Technology, Logistics, waste management, water management, business consultancy etc participated in the event. Besides the business community, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CBI, RVO, PUM, Schiphol Airport, BangladeshNext have also attended the seminar.
Dr. Dilruba Nasrin and husband H. E. Sheikh Mohammed Belal Ambassador of Bangladesh.
By Duke Michael of Mecklenburg.
On Monday 26th of January, the Dutch Chinese Young Entrepreneurs invited the Diplomat Magazine to a very special occasion. It was the first time in Dutch history that a Chinese navy ship travelled to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
After the two Chinese vessels arrived at the port of Rotterdam, they were open to visitors. During the opening ceremony, the scenery was covered with an ensemble of Chinese and Dutch flags, while both parties’ official representatives gave speeches.
In order to support and organise this very special event, the Chinese Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Chen Xu and his embassy staff were present as well. The Diplomat Magazine would like to thank all organisers for this exceptional occasion. In addition, we wish all the best to the Chinese Embassy and the Navy of Peoples Republic of China.
By Mete Erdurcan.
On the evening of Thursday January 29th an armed assailant entered the building of the Netherlands Public Broadcasting and threatened the staff with a gun.
The assailant was dressed in formal wear, and demanded a few minutes of live broadcast on the 8 o’clock evening news. It was unclear what the goal of the assailant was, and on behalf of which group he operated.
He stated that he represented a hacker group, also stating that there were explosives. The letter that the assailant brought contained the statement that he worked together with five plus ninety-eight hackers and that in case the NPO would not give their full cooperation, they would ignite 8 heavy bombs containing nuclear material. The demands were as follow:
the building will not be entered by the police
the broadcast will not be interrupted or slowed down
the broadcast will not be subtitled
‘In case the demands will be met, every hostage shall be released’, the letter stated. The assailant managed to get into a broadcasting studio and was filmed while talking to the director, while holding a gun.
When the police entered the studio, he swiftly let go of his gun and gave the police the opportunity to arrest him. In fear of possible explosives the building was cleared and searched.
http://nos.nl/video/2016196-beelden-gijzeling-nos-studio.html
On the picture H. E. Haim Divon, Ambassador of Israel.
By Duke Michael of Mecklenburg.On Tuesday 27th of January, the embassies of Israel, Denmark and the United States of America had organised a film evening theming the International Holocaust Remember Day. It is 70 years ago that the imprisoned of Auschwitz were liberalised by the Soviet Union on the 27th January 1945. Many governmental and non-governmental organisations and communities were represented to remember together those most horrible times.
H. E. Timothy Broas, Ambassador of the United State of America.
Three emotive and respectful speeches were given first by H.E. Mr. Haim Divon, Ambassador of Israel, H.E. Mr. Timothy Broas, Ambassador of the United States of America and H.E. Mr. Ole Emil Moesby, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark.
H. E. Ole Emil Moesby, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark.
The film called “Night will fall” was a striking movie, showing live-recordings of the Allies’ Armies as they enter concentration camps and what was done to those captured in ‘hell’. The camera operators filmed in and around the monstrous camps, the dead bodies piled up along streets, houses, in fields and the carrying of the bodies to the mass graves. Nowadays, it may be hard to realise or imagine the horror, but this film made it very clear with the many added pieces of live recordings and interviews of the ones who survived the camps or the war fields. It was deeply touching to see the film as a German, whose stateless catholic great-grandfather, Duke Georg of Mecklenburg had survived one of these hells in which so many had died.One can conclude that human generations shall not generalise upon any group of people, whether Jews or Germans in order to spread hatred and destruction, but to create peace by accepting all as humans of equal people no matter what background one has. Such terror shall never happen again.
By Roy Lie A Tjam
A Ceremony of Merit was held by Diplomat Magazine at the Carlton Ambassador Hotel on Tuesday 13 January 2015 in honor of the departed Indonesian Ambassador to the Netherlands, H. E. Retno L.P Marsudi.
Ambassador Marsudi’s stint came to an end in October 2014, after serving almost three successful years. She was Indonesia’s first female Ambassador to the Netherlands.
When Ambassador Marsudi was asked by the Foreign Minister to choose one of the vacant posts at that time, she opted a posting in the Netherlands
At the ceremony the testimonial was delivered by Dr Bernard Bot, former Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands and the current President of the Carnegie Foundation. Dr Bot referred to Ambassador Marsudi as: “An ambassadors’ Ambassador”.
Bot dwelled on the centuries old historical ties between the Netherlands, the former colonial power and (independent) Indonesia. Scores of treaties have been concluded and implemented by the parties. Furthermore, Dr. Bot referred to Prime-Minister Mark Rutte’s visits to Indonesia which started a new epoch (Joint Declaration on a Comprehensive Partnership Indonesia – Netherlands) in the bilateral relationship.
In her acceptance speech, Minister Marsudi thanked the diplomatic community, Dutch officials and the Indonesian diaspora in the Netherlands. Several MFA personalities were in attendance including the former Asia Director, Mr. Karel Hartogh.
As for her new position as Indonesia’s first ever female Minister of Foreign Affairs, she elaborated on her vision and mission for the country and on diversity, with the emphasis on taking Indonesia’s foreign policy to the Indonesian people.
The Minister recognizes that the man in the street in Indonesia is unclear about their country’s foreign policy and what it means to them, and she aims to change this situation for the better.
Indonesia’s Foreign Policy Minister Marsudi indicated her modus operandi will be “down to earth” focusing on four main areas, namely:
Protecting the sovereignty of Indonesia
Protecting Indonesian nationals/citizens
Economic diplomacy
Maintaining Indonesia’s active role in regional and international forums.
Later that day, the Ambassador for Malaysia in the Netherlands, H.E. Dr Fauziah Binti Mohd Taib, at her residence, hosted a reception for her departed colleague and friend, Retno Marsudi Dr. Fauziah Binti Mohd Taib, particularly expressed her gratitude for Ambassador Marsudi’s cooperation in connection with the MH17 crash last year.
Her outstanding vigor and craftsmanship has been a huge asset to all. Ambassador Fauziah Taib also indicated the closeness between Indonesia and Malaysia; countries sharing the same language, same customs and similar cuisine.
Several ASEAN and other ambassadors came to bid farewell to their much esteemed colleague. The Hague will be missing a luminary. May she fare well in her new role of foreign Minister of the Republic of Indonesia
Certificate of Merit – Ceremony of Merit- Farewell ceremony
In accordance with Article 117 of the Constitution, Article 2 of the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On regular elections to the representative bodies of state authority and of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan” and Article 8 of the Law “On the Election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan” the decision was made which determine the date of presidential elections of the Republic of Uzbekistan it is March 29, 2015.
In this regard, the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan announced the election campaign for the elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan from December 26, 2014.
Central Election Commission also approved a Program of main measures on the preparation and conduct of elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. According to this program, all activities related to the preparation and conduct of elections is carrying out by the Central Election Commission, election commissions in open and transparent manner, with strict accordance to the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the electoral legislation.
The Central Election Commission also adopted a resolution on the formation of the Republican Press Center on Coverage of the Elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, which is located at: 16, Navoi str., Tashkent.
Consistently preparation is underway for the upcoming elections on the basis of the requirements of legislation and programs substantive preparations and conduct of elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
In the country of all political parties expressed their desire to participate in the election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and to this end, the CEC presented a package of necessary documents.
The composition of the district election commissions includes respected members of society who have accumulated experience in past elections. Information on the structure, location and contact telephone numbers of district election commissions published in the local press.
In accordance with Article 24 of the Law “On Elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan” the right to nominate the candidate for the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan is possessed by political parties. Thus political party may nominate a candidate for the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the condition that it is registered by the Ministry of Justice no later than six months prior to the date of announcement of the election campaign.
As previously reported, representatives of the Movement of Entrepreneurs and Businessmen – Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan, the People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan, the Democratic Party of Uzbekistan “Milly Tiklanish”, the Social Democratic Party of Uzbekistan “Adolat” with the aim to participate in the election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan submitted to the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan package of necessary documents.
On the basis of the documents submitted, the Central Election Commission in accordance with Articles 14 and 24 of the Law “On Elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan” admitted the political parties to participate in the election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
On January 15 and 16, 2015, four political parties held a regular sessions.
In their meetings political parties considered the issue of developing and implementing a complex action plan to ensure full implementation of the tasks outlined in their Election programs.
All politics noted that recently held parliamentary elections were organized in full compliance with the requirements of the Constitution and the electoral laws of the country, internationally recognized standards, on the basis of a truly democratic principles of openness, transparency, alternatives, and most important, the multi-party system.
In their sessions political parties also discussed the issue of participation in the upcoming 29 March elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. It was noted that this process is of importance in the political life of the country, and they will actively participate on it. It is planned that these issues will be implemented in full accordance with the laws of the country, in particular, of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Law “On elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan”.
The Movement of entrepreneurs and businessmen – liberal democratic party of Uzbekistan decided to nominate from the party of a candidate Islam Abduganievich Karimov at the election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Based on the fact that issues relating to the participation of the party in this election will decide its highest body, the Congress, the participants were scheduled to hold the next party congress on February 6, 2015.
The People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan proposed to nominate a candidate the Chairman of the Central Council of the party Hatamjon Ketmanov to the post of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and this proposal was supported by voters, supporters and activists of the party.
The Party comprehensively discussed issues about the convocation of the IX Congress of the Party and its agenda.
The Central Council of the Democratic party of Uzbekistan(DPU) “Milliy Tiklanish” in its regular Plenum on January 16, 2015 in Tashkent on the basis of expressed by participants opinions and suggestions, nominated the member of the parliamentary faction of the DPU Akmal Saidov as candidate to the post of the President of Uzbekistan. In accordance with the current electoral legislation, the party Congress carries out the nomination of a candidate for President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. At that it was decided to convene the annual fourth party of Congress on February 7 of the current year and to discuss this issue.
The same day, January 16, 2015, the Political Council of the Social-Democratic party of Uzbekistan “Adolat” as a future presidential candidate of the Republic of Uzbekistan from the party nominated Chairman of the Political Council of the SDPU Nariman Umarov. According to the party Charter, a candidate for the post of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan is put forward by the Party Kurultay. In this regard, the holding of the VII Kurultai of the SDPU was scheduled for February 10, 2015 in Tashkent.
For registration of candidates for President political parties must submit petitions with signatures of at least 5 percent of the total number of voters of Uzbekistan (20.798 million), representing not less than 8 administrative-territorial units of the country. At the same time in a single administrative-territorial formation (Karakalpakstan region, Tashkent) party cannot collect signatures of more than 8 percent.
Candidates will start their canvass after the registration, which ends 35 days before the election.
According to the Constitution, elections of the President of Uzbekistan will hold in atmosphere of openness, fairness and in line with the legislation as well as international standards. In the same time, it will contribute to entering a qualitatively new level of development of the political system and to further deepening of democratic and social-economic reforms in Uzbekistan.
The presidential elections will be monitored by both local and foreign observers and authoritative international organizations.
Representatives of media (national and international) willing to cover the course of elections should get accredited at the Central Election Commission in a due procedure. The accreditation procedure can be learned on the CEC’s official website at www.elections.uz.
According to the Resolution of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan from January 7, 14 constituencies formed for the election of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan within the borders of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regions and Tashkent city.
On the picture Manolis Arvanitis, Diplomatic Card’s General Manager and H. E. Tomothy Broas Ambassador of the United States.On Friday 23 January 2015 and in the presence of the United States’ Ambassador H.E. Mr. Timothy Michael Broas, H.E. Mr. Olexander Horin Ambassador of Ukraine, H.E. Mr. Abdelouahab Bellouki, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, H.E. Ms. Vestine Nahimana, Ambassador of the Republic of Burundi, H.E. Mr. Willys Delvalle Velasco, Ambassador of the Republic of Panama and other head of diplomatic missions, Crowne Plaza & Diplomat Magazine’s first official New Years reception was sponsored and hosted by famous hotel Crowne Plaza Den Haag – Promenade, in partnership with the Diplomat Card. On this beautiful winter’s day the mellow tunes of the Diplomatic Magazine Jazz Band set the celebratory scene and greeted all guests attending this event. On behalf of the hotel the General Manager, Vincent Pahlplatz, together with his team gave all guests a warm welcome, later serving delicious appetizers and drinks to the partygoers. Organizers appreciated ColorWorks’ support.Full photo-album, click here:https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/sets/72157650051823100/Anna Maria Mistretta from the Embassy of Italy and H. E. Tomothy Broas Ambassador of the United States.
The first Diplomat Magazine New Year’s event was an outstanding success.
With relaxing jazz tunes, tasty appetizers and an intimate atmosphere enabling many attendees to meet, network, and catch up with each other. Truly a successful beginning to an exciting new year and the start of an important annual event on the social calendar.
General Manager Vincent Pahlplatz speaking about the evening said: “Hopefully this is the first edition of a new tradition that we, as the Crowne Plaza Den Haag – Promenade, will host for many years to come.”
Manolis Arvanitis, General Manager of Diplomatic Card and Vincent Pahlplatz, General Manager of Crowne Plaza Den Haag – Promenade.Joyce Franken, Relations Manager Government & Belgium and J. Th. (Jan) Hoekema Mayor of Wassenaar at the reception.His Excellency Olexander Horin, Ambassador of Ukraine.Jhr Alexander W. Beelaerts van Blokland, Justice in the Court of Appeal.
H.E. Vestine Nahimana, Ambassador of the Republic of Burundi.Ambassadors H.E. Abdelouahab Bellouki of the Kingdom of Morocco and H.E. Willys Delvalle Velasco of the Republic of Panama.
Dutch investors were unanimous in their appreciation for the entrepreneurial spirit and high level of enthusiasm and commitment they happily witnessed in the people of Bangladesh. The investors, it seems, anchored their attention to Bangladesh as a “land of untapped potential with huge market size of its own.”
According to them, Bangladesh is slowly but surely emerging as the gateway to South Asia given its geostrategic location with both China and India on either side of her border.
Mr. Andre Nijhof of Nyenrode acted as the moderator of a lively panel discussion. Mr. Peter Van Bergen, proprietor of Budgetview and Impel IT solutions highlighted that he found the commitment of the people of Bangladesh as highly praiseworthy. Mr. Vicenta Ariza, representative of Maruboshi Europe BV in Bangladesh was very candid to say that he found “commitment” and “enthusiasm” of people of Bangladesh unparallel and his company would like to continue business with Bangladesh in the long run.
Professor Desiree, Associate Dean of Degree Programs at Nyenrode University reaffirmed their commitment to continue its partnership with Bangladesh as a country, in her words “represents the future of Asia”. Mr. Rene Beerepoot of RVO made a presentation on Dutch assistance for firms to expand their business in Bangladesh.
Overall mood of the audience was highly in favor of more investment and business with Bangladesh. Dutch investors in Information Technology, Logistics, waste management, water management, business consultancy etc participated in the event. Besides the business community, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CBI, RVO, PUM, Schiphol Airport, BangladeshNext have also attended the seminar.
In order to support and organise this very special event, the Chinese Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Chen Xu and his embassy staff were present as well. The Diplomat Magazine would like to thank all organisers for this exceptional occasion. In addition, we wish all the best to the Chinese Embassy and the Navy of Peoples Republic of China. 
In order to support and organise this very special event, the Chinese Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Chen Xu and his embassy staff were present as well. The Diplomat Magazine would like to thank all organisers for this exceptional occasion. In addition, we wish all the best to the Chinese Embassy and the Navy of Peoples Republic of China. 
H. E. Timothy Broas, Ambassador of the United State of America.
Three emotive and respectful speeches were given first by H.E. Mr. Haim Divon, Ambassador of Israel, H.E. Mr. Timothy Broas, Ambassador of the United States of America and H.E. Mr. Ole Emil Moesby, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark.
H. E. Ole Emil Moesby, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark.
The film called “Night will fall” was a striking movie, showing live-recordings of the Allies’ Armies as they enter concentration camps and what was done to those captured in ‘hell’. The camera operators filmed in and around the monstrous camps, the dead bodies piled up along streets, houses, in fields and the carrying of the bodies to the mass graves. Nowadays, it may be hard to realise or imagine the horror, but this film made it very clear with the many added pieces of live recordings and interviews of the ones who survived the camps or the war fields.
It was deeply touching to see the film as a German, whose stateless catholic great-grandfather, Duke Georg of Mecklenburg had survived one of these hells in which so many had died. One can conclude that human generations shall not generalise upon any group of people, whether Jews or Germans in order to spread hatred and destruction, but to create peace by accepting all as humans of equal people no matter what background one has.
Such terror shall never happen again.
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Ambassador Marsudi’s stint came to an end in October 2014, after serving almost three successful years. She was Indonesia’s first female Ambassador to the Netherlands.
When Ambassador Marsudi was asked by the Foreign Minister to choose one of the vacant posts at that time, she opted a posting in the Netherlands
At the ceremony the testimonial was delivered by Dr Bernard Bot, former Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands and the current President of the Carnegie Foundation. Dr Bot referred to Ambassador Marsudi as: “An ambassadors’ Ambassador”.
Bot dwelled on the centuries old historical ties between the Netherlands, the former colonial power and (independent) Indonesia. Scores of treaties have been concluded and implemented by the parties. Furthermore, Dr. Bot referred to Prime-Minister Mark Rutte’s visits to Indonesia which started a new epoch (Joint Declaration on a Comprehensive Partnership Indonesia – Netherlands) in the bilateral relationship.
In her acceptance speech, Minister Marsudi thanked the diplomatic community, Dutch officials and the Indonesian diaspora in the Netherlands. Several MFA personalities were in attendance including the former Asia Director, Mr. Karel Hartogh.
As for her new position as Indonesia’s first ever female Minister of Foreign Affairs, she elaborated on her vision and mission for the country and on diversity, with the emphasis on taking Indonesia’s foreign policy to the Indonesian people.
The Minister recognizes that the man in the street in Indonesia is unclear about their country’s foreign policy and what it means to them, and she aims to change this situation for the better.
Indonesia’s Foreign Policy Minister Marsudi indicated her modus operandi will be “down to earth” focusing on four main areas, namely:
Later that day, the Ambassador for Malaysia in the Netherlands, H.E. Dr Fauziah Binti Mohd Taib, at her residence, hosted a reception for her departed colleague and friend, Retno Marsudi Dr. Fauziah Binti Mohd Taib, particularly expressed her gratitude for Ambassador Marsudi’s cooperation in connection with the MH17 crash last year.
Her outstanding vigor and craftsmanship has been a huge asset to all. Ambassador Fauziah Taib also indicated the closeness between Indonesia and Malaysia; countries sharing the same language, same customs and similar cuisine.
Several ASEAN and other ambassadors came to bid farewell to their much esteemed colleague. The Hague will be missing a luminary. May she fare well in her new role of foreign Minister of the Republic of Indonesia
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Ambassador Marsudi’s stint came to an end in October 2014, after serving almost three successful years. She was Indonesia’s first female Ambassador to the Netherlands.
When Ambassador Marsudi was asked by the Foreign Minister to choose one of the vacant posts at that time, she opted a posting in the Netherlands
At the ceremony the testimonial was delivered by Dr Bernard Bot, former Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands and the current President of the Carnegie Foundation. Dr Bot referred to Ambassador Marsudi as: “An ambassadors’ Ambassador”.
Bot dwelled on the centuries old historical ties between the Netherlands, the former colonial power and (independent) Indonesia. Scores of treaties have been concluded and implemented by the parties. Furthermore, Dr. Bot referred to Prime-Minister Mark Rutte’s visits to Indonesia which started a new epoch (Joint Declaration on a Comprehensive Partnership Indonesia – Netherlands) in the bilateral relationship.
In her acceptance speech, Minister Marsudi thanked the diplomatic community, Dutch officials and the Indonesian diaspora in the Netherlands. Several MFA personalities were in attendance including the former Asia Director, Mr. Karel Hartogh.
As for her new position as Indonesia’s first ever female Minister of Foreign Affairs, she elaborated on her vision and mission for the country and on diversity, with the emphasis on taking Indonesia’s foreign policy to the Indonesian people.
The Minister recognizes that the man in the street in Indonesia is unclear about their country’s foreign policy and what it means to them, and she aims to change this situation for the better.
Indonesia’s Foreign Policy Minister Marsudi indicated her modus operandi will be “down to earth” focusing on four main areas, namely:
Later that day, the Ambassador for Malaysia in the Netherlands, H.E. Dr Fauziah Binti Mohd Taib, at her residence, hosted a reception for her departed colleague and friend, Retno Marsudi Dr. Fauziah Binti Mohd Taib, particularly expressed her gratitude for Ambassador Marsudi’s cooperation in connection with the MH17 crash last year.
Her outstanding vigor and craftsmanship has been a huge asset to all. Ambassador Fauziah Taib also indicated the closeness between Indonesia and Malaysia; countries sharing the same language, same customs and similar cuisine.
Several ASEAN and other ambassadors came to bid farewell to their much esteemed colleague. The Hague will be missing a luminary. May she fare well in her new role of foreign Minister of the Republic of Indonesia
