Posts by: Diplomat Affairs Magazine
King’s Day 2026: Dokkum Showcases Dutch Unity and Regional Pride
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima with Princesses Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane. The 2026 celebration of King’s Day in the Netherlands offered a vivid demonstration of how a national holiday can reinforce unity, cultural identity, and regional … Read More »
A New Cultural Bridge: The Launch of the Eurasian Council for Craft & Design (ECCD)
On March 25, in the picturesque and historic Keizersgracht district of Amsterdam, an inspiring new chapter in global creative collaboration was unveiled with the official launch of the Eurasian Council for Craft & Design (ECCD). The … Read More »
Kuwait-Netherlands Relations Highlighted at National Day Reception in The Hague
A reception marking the 65th Anniversary of the National Day and the 35th Anniversary of the Liberation Day of the State of Kuwait, was hosted on Tuesday 10 February by Mr. Ibrahim Aldai, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. at the Embassy of … Read More »
India and the Netherlands: A Strategic Partnership in a Transforming Global Landscape
At a reception marking the 77th Republic Day of India, the Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Kumar Tuhin, and his spouse, Mrs. Deepa Tuhin, warmly welcomed H.E. Mr. David van Weel, Minister of Foreign … 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 »
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 »
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 »
Ambassador Agustín Vásquez Gómez assumes presidency of the 30th Conference of states parties to the organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons
H.E. Mr Almir Šahović, outgoing Chairperson of CSP-29 and Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the OPCW, and H.E. Mr Agustín Vásquez Gómez, Chairperson of CSP-30 and Permanent Representative of the Republic of El Salvador … Read More »
Mayor Jan van Zanen Hosts Diplomatic Reception Where Culture and Diplomacy Converge
On the evening of 17 November 2025, the grand Art Deco halls of the Kunstmuseum Den Haag provided an elegant and symbolic setting for a reception hosted by the Mayor of The Hague, Jan van Zanen. Members of the Diplomatic Corps, … 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 »
