Ambassador of Chile, H.E. Maria Teresa de Jesus Infante Caffi

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Ambassador of Chile, H.E. Maria Teresa de Jesus Infante Caffi

On 2nd July of 2014, diplomatic community in The Netherlands welcomed H.E. María Teresa Infante as newly appointed Chilean Ambassador and Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

H.E. María Teresa Infante is highly professional lawyer with incredible experience in both academic and government spheres, where she has shown her strong commitment to International Law and Order. She studied Bachelor of Laws in University of Chile and later decided to undertake postgraduate studies in the top-leading institutions of Madrid and Geneva.

In 1980, H.E. María Teresa Infante was honored to represent Chile as a member of the delegation in research missions of Permanent Commission for the South Pacific, Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and United Nations Development Programme. Moreover, Ambassador Infante was a key figure in diplomatic negotiations with neighboring countries on the issues concerning integration, international law and frontier cooperation policies. 

In 1987, H.E. María Teresa Infante was appointed to be Director of Institute of International Studies of the University of Chile. In the same time period, she gained scholarly reputation and became a visiting professor in various academic institutions in Argentina, Spain and Brazil. Since 2008, Ambassador Infante had served as Co-Director of the LL.M. Program on Investments, Trade and Arbitration, offered jointly by the University of Heidelberg and the University of Chile, Santiago and Heidelberg, Germany. Throughout her academic career, H.E. María Teresa Infante had written numerous journal articles and books on Law of the Sea.

Hence, as a prominent expert in the Law of the Sea, H.E. María Teresa Infante was appointed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile to be a co-agent in defense of Chile in the Maritime Dispute case (Peru v. Chile) before the International Court of Justice in The Hague (1997-2014).

French Grandeur in The Hague

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French Grandeur in The Hague
It was a lovely afternoon last week when H.E. Mr. Pierre Menat, Ambassador of France with a group a friends from different nationalities, diplomats, Dutch officials, artists, and business people came to enjoy the French contemporary sculpture exhibition displayed on the Lange Voorhout in The Hague’s city centre named Grandeur. Grandeur , presented by The Hague Sculpture and Museum Beelden  aan Zee  means big, enormous as the monumental sculptures featuring chairs, birds, the moon and even a football player that will be sitting on the venue from June 6 to August 31. Ambassador Menat accompanied by a guide gave explanations and showed to his guests each monumental piece of French art before going to his residence to share a nice dinner. 20140625_995120140625_991120140625_993720140625_997820140625_9987

Croatia, to host next Diplomats Meet&Greet

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Croatia, to host next Diplomats Meet&Greet
Now is the turn for Croatia to show its best at the next Diplomats Meet&Greet, hosted by the Embassy of Croatia in coordination with Diplomat Club The Hague. CROATIA

Resignation of ICC Judge Hans-Peter Kaul

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Resignation of ICC Judge Hans-Peter Kaul
ICC  regret to announce that Judge Hans-Peter Kaul has resigned from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for health reasons. His resignation will take effect today  1 July 2014. Judge Kaul’s full term at the ICC would have ended on 11 March 2015. The President of the ICC, Judge Sang-Hyun Song, expressed deep regret over Judge Kaul’s departure from the Court and the circumstances which necessitated his resignation. “I thank Judge Hans-Peter Kaul wholeheartedly for his dedicated service to the Court and his pioneering role in the ICC’s development, even before the Court was established”, President Song stated. “I worked closely with Judge Kaul, particularly when we were first sworn in together in 2003 and when he served with me in the Presidency as Second Vice-President from 2009 to 2012. I have enormous respect for his deeply humanist personality and his substantial contributions to international justice, which will continue to guide the Court in the future.” A German national, Judge Kaul has served as an ICC Judge for 11 years. In the first elections of ICC judges in February 2003, he was elected by the States Parties to the Rome Statute for a three-year term and assumed his duty on 11 March 2003. He was re-elected in 2006 for a further term of nine years. Judge Kaul was a member of the ICC’s Pre-Trial Division, serving as the Division’s President from 2004 to 2009, as well as from 8 April 2014 until his resignation. He contributed to important decisions in proceedings regarding situations in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Darfur (Sudan), the Central African Republic, Kenya, Libya and Côte d’Ivoire and related cases. Judge Kaul also served for several years on various committees related to the Permanent Premises: he was chairman of the Inter-Organ Committee on the Permanent Premises (2003-2008), the senior representative of the Court in the Jury of the International Architectural Design Competition, and contributed to the work of the Oversight Committee of States Parties, playing an important pioneering role in the process which eventually led to the planning and construction of the ICC’s future permanent home. From 1996 to 2003, Hans-Peter Kaul served as chief negotiator and head of the German delegation during the process leading to the establishment of the International Criminal Court.

“Re-opening” Barend Houtsmuller

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“Re-opening” Barend Houtsmuller
The opening of the solo exhibition “Verweven”, raw beauty was a great success. So great in fact that it was not always possible to enjoy the pictures looking thru the crowd. Reason for a re-opening! This time no speeches, no first book award or live music, but of course with finger food  and a drinks! Obviously Barend Houtsmuller will be present himself. Saturday, July 12th from 15:00-18:00 hours. Lumie¦Çre-du-jour Garden jazz concert with Laura Fygi Laura Fygi will sing with a special jazz concert in the gardens of Kasteel de Wittenburg. On July 6, the beautifully illuminated castle will serve as a podium for Laura Fygi and her combo. Starting at 19.00 hrs with a glass of Champagne, Chef cook Jan-Willem Rietveld is responsible for the culinary experience of this evening. After the walking dinner a festive grand dessert buffet will be served. Ticket price includes: free parking, free cloakroom, culinary walking dinners, grand dessert buffet, glass of champagne in the break, meet & greet with the artists. Gallery Patries van Dorst may offer you tickets with a discount of 20%. Order your tickets directly at Kasteel de Wittenburg. http://wittenburg.nl/en/node/301 or contact the gallery.

Diplomat Magazine’s staff received training at Clingendael

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Diplomat Magazine’s staff received training at Clingendael
The volunteer staff of Diplomat Magazine received a special training in “Effective International Negotiations” at Clingendael Academy. Ron Ton, Director of this renowned Dutch academic centre was in charge of the course in the presence of ten selected volunteer members of our publication. Enhancing the training and knowledge in diplomacy and international relations of our volunteer personnel is an issue of high priority for Diplomat Magazine. On the other hand, the volunteer promotion of top level academic centers in the Netherlands, such as Clingendael, has been and will continue to be part of our agenda. Diplomat Magazine staff attending the course:
  1. Dr. Eugenio Matos.
  2. Henry Arvidsson,
  3. Kim Vermaat
  4. Julinda Giebel-Muhametaj
  5. Dr. Mayelinne De Lara
  6. Guillermo Pineda
  8. Eugene Matos De Lara
  9. Nicole Pierre
  10. Manolis Arvanitis
  11. Ellen Heijligers
Staff members of the Diplomatic Magazine were welcomed at the Clingendael Institute. They attended a short workshop in international negotiations provided by Clingendael Academy’s Director Ron Ton. The workshop was related to negotiate in a diplomatic environment, training on a competence model to stay in control of complex negotiation situations, an assessment exercise to indentify a personal negotiations profile and a role play on diplomatic transport. “Training on international skills is a core task of the Clingendael Academy. The Academy is also famous in the world for the training of NL and foreign diplomats. Other programmes within the Academy include European integration, international security, open enrollment courses and capacity building for the development of diplomatic academies. The Clingendael Institute consists of a Research and Public information department as well”, said Mr. Ron Ton.   20140625_9890 20140625_9876 20140625_9896 20140625_9885 20140625_9888

The National Herring Party 2014.

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The National Herring Party 2014.
  By Bonnie Klap, Editor In Chief. The National Herring Party is considered to be the Herring Party in The Netherlands. The Castle de Haar in Haarzuilens  provides a magical backdrop for this annual  event. Although its name would suggest otherwise, the Herring Party is as much about  sampling the delicious new herring, as it is about people-watching and – for lack of a better word – networking. The impressive guest-list, which  includes Royalty, politicians, members of the Diplomatic Corps, business-community, media and entertainment make for a fascinating mix of people. The National  Herring Party is one of the few truly stylish events, providing photographers with a wealth of photo-opportunities, especially of the ladies wearing hats.  Hundreds of guests roamed the vast Castle-gardens enjoying the live music, the various creative ways the herring was served, the sunshine and last but not least the unique ambiance. Originated in 1961, this year’s National Herring Party  marked its 53rd Anniversary. That alone is a testament to its sustained popularity and  success. Please take a look at the complete set of beautiful pictures by clicking here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/sets/  BW TH 036 BW TH 039 BW TH 014 BW TH 017 BW TH 023 BW TH 027 Please take a look at the complete set of beautiful pictures by clicking here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/sets/   

At the Kasteel de Wittenburg

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At the Kasteel de Wittenburg
Ambassador Karim Ben Becher at the conference of the Union des Français de l’Etranger at the Kasteel de Wittenburg.    By Drs. Eva Maria Mennes with the President of  UFE Véronique Uijttenboogaart-Jullian.    At the initiative of the Union des Français de l’Etranger, the Union of French Citizens Abroad, a prestigious conference was held some days ago at the Kasteel de Wittenburg in Wassenaar. Before a large assembly of diplomatic personalities, international and Dutch officials, members of the UFE and Tunisian friends. Ambassador Karim Ben Becher presented with clarity and precision, historical and social elements of democratic transition that knows Tunisia since 2011. With a powerpoint presentation and music, photographs, films, and accurate documentation, we were able to get to know the changes of the events that the Tunisian people have gone through in the past two years. Exemplary and very specific transition in this region that places it among those capable in the Muslim world to move towards democracy, in peace and social order. Consensus and dialogue that characterizes this great institutional and constitutional change, now allow us to hope for a serene and constructive future for Tunisia and Tunisians. A rich and lively debate followed the conference allowing people at the meeting to speak freely about sensitive issues such as gender equality in government or questions for the future of the youth, education and the culture of the population in their traditions. In its mission, the President of UFE Véronique Uijttenboogaart-Jullian explained that the UFE presents a major annual conference on an issue focusing on larger subjects than the actual French interests, with a range of general interest and news, humanitarian, economic and environmental. See you next time ….  

National Day Luxembourg

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National Day Luxembourg
  By Bonnie Klap, Editor in Chief. His Excellency Mr. Pierre-Louis Lorenz, Ambassador of Luxembourg, hosted a reception to celebrate National Day. The reception was held at the newly renovated Embassy. The total renovation took 5 years and was overseen by the Leiden-architect Ir. Reinier Verbeek, who praised the excellent cooperation between him and the State Architect of Luxembourg. The historic mansion was built in 1908. In his speech Ambassador Lorenz  welcomed his many guests in Dutch and continued in English, briefly discussing topics such as the robust health of the economy of Luxembourg, the fact that The Netherlands is the 4th largest trading partner and the fact that the overwhelming majority of the people of Luxembourg support the European Union. Ambassador Lorenz concluded by proposing a toast to His Royal Highness the Grand Duke and the century-old  Luxembourg-Dutch friendship. Afterwards  young music students from Luxembourg performed the National Anthem of Luxembourg, followed by the National Anthem of Europe. Luxembourg 1Luxembourg 6Luxembourg 5 Luxmebourg 4BW LR 10

National Day of Slovenia

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National Day of Slovenia
On Monday 23 June, H.E.  Roman Kim, invited members of the diplomatic corps and special guests to commemorate the National Day of Slovenia. The reception took place at his residence located at Scheveningseweg 239 in The Hague. Please take a look at the complete set of beautiful pictures by clicking here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/sets/ HD_20140623_017 HD_20140623_020 HD_20140623_047
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