The tourism sector is defined by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev as one of the strategic sectors of the country's national economy. The number of visa-free countries has grown from 9 to 90 countries over the past three years, and a system for issuing electronic visas for citizens of more than 50 countries has also been introduced.
The inspiring story of Ms. Maya Butalid, a Filipina former political activist who became a migrant advocate and city councillor in The Netherlands, was featured in a book reading event organized by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association – Netherlands Chapter, in partnership with the Embassy of the Philippines.
The diverse cultural heritage of Malaysia includes a diverse rainforest culture and music. the Embassy of Malaysia hosted a Malaysian Rainforest Concert featuring the authentic Sarawak musical string instrument Sape.
The Embassy of Ecuador in the Netherlands hosted various activities celebrating its 213 years of Independence different conferences, a concert, a food festival, a national day all to promote Ecuador in the Netherlands at it best.
Ambassador Al Kuwari presented his letters of credence as well as the personal regards from His Highness The Emir of Qatar to Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein.