Posts by: Anton van der Riet
Honouring Tradition: Dutch Society Welcomes New Ambassadors
On December 10th 2025, Diplomat Club Wassenaar proudly continued its cherished tradition of biannually welcoming newly appointed Ambassadors as Honorary Members—a moment that beautifully echoed the spirit and values celebrated during the Club’s New Year Reception … Read More »
Oman Commemorates Glorious National Day, Highlighting Deepening Ties with the Netherlands
On 25 November 2025, Diplomats, dignitaries, and distinguished guests gathered at Kasteel De Wittenburg in Wassenaar, the Netherlands to celebrate Oman’s Glorious National Day, an occasion that honors both the Sultanate’s historic legacy and its evolving … Read More »
Türkiye Marks Its 102nd Republic Day in The Netherlands: A tradition of Partnership
On 31th October 2025, Her Excellency Ms. Fatma Ceren Yazgan, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, hosted on the occasion of the 102nd Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye a reception at Kasteel De … Read More »
South Africa Launches First European Home Affairs Service Centre in The Hague
The Hague, 22 October 2025 — South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, officially inaugurated the country’s first European Home Affairs service centre in The Hague, Netherlands, marking a milestone in the government’s efforts to … Read More »
Exhibition “Lumières d’Orient”: Strengthening Cultural Ties Through Artistic Expression
From left to right: Mrs. Hélène Pichon, Director of Alliance Française de La Haye; Mrs. Jacqueline Alabrune; artist Mélanie Cros; H.E. Mrs. Ameirah AlHefeiti, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and H.E. … Read More »
Africa Day 2025 Diplomatic Gala in the Netherlands: The Year of Reparations – A Call for Justice, Unity, and Progress
FRONT ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHTH. E. Mrs Madeleine Liguemoh Ondoua / Ambassador of the Republic of CameroonH.E. Ms Caroline Kitana Chipeta / Ambassador of the United Republic of TanzaniaMs Omaima Alsharief / Chargée d’ Affairs … Read More »
A Bid Farewell to H.E. Mr. Mario Oyarzábal, Ambassador of Argentina to the Kingdom of The Netherlands, and Mr. Daniel Hallman – ‘Tot Ziens!’
Mr. Peter Bliek; Mrs. Shida Bliek; the Honorable Leendert de Lange, Mayor of the Municipality of Wassenaar; H.E. Mr. Mario Oyarzábal and Mr. Daniel Hallman On March 5th, 2025, a gathering was organized at Diplomat Club … Read More »
A Decade of Diplomacy at Diplomat Club Wassenaar: Dutch Society Celebrates 2025 with Ambassadors’ New Year Reception
On January 21, 2025, Diplomat Club Wassenaar hosted its annual New Year Reception, a cherished tradition that continues to strengthen the bonds of diplomacy and friendship. 23 Ambassadors, many accompanied by their spouses, gathered to attend this … Read More »
Celebrating Africa Day 2024 in the Netherlands with the Theme “Education Fit for the 21st Century”
FRONT ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHTH.E. Mr. Diarrassouba Mifougo Yousouf, Ambassador of Côte d’IvoireH.E. Mrs. Isabelle Ndahayo, Ambassador of BurundiMs. Oumaima Sherif, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. SudanH.E. Mrs. Salima Abdelhak, Ambassador of AlgeriaH.E. Mrs. Maria Isabel Encoge … Read More »
Kazakh Master Artist Yerbolat Tolepbay Exhibits in The Netherlands: Bridging Cultures Through Art
On Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, the grandeur of Kasteel de Wittenburg in Wassenaar provided the perfect setting for a vibrant cultural celebration hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Organised in collaboration with Diplomat … Read More »
