External Affairs Minister of India to visit the Netherlands
External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar will visit the Netherlands from November 9-11, 2019. During the visit, Dr. S. Jaishankar will meet Dutch Foreign Minster Stef Blok for comprehensive discussions on bilateral and multilateral issues of … Read More »
Africa day 2019: reaping the fruits of the efforts made 56 years ago by the Founding Fathers of the Organisation of African Unity
What a pleasure to once again welcome the celebration of Africa day 2019, at Diplomat Club Wassenaar – Kasteel De Wittenburg.Fifteen African countries were represented this year, illuminating the castle as usual with their radiance, vitality … Read More »
Ambassador Amgad Ghaffar hails “The gods of Egypt” and the relentless efforts of Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
As indeed befits the Gods, two receptions were held this Autumn to open the exhibition “Gods of Egypt” at the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden. His Excellency, Ambassador of Egypt, Mr. Amgad Ghaffar, welcomed Madame … Read More »
The Ambassador of Indonesia, Mr. I Gusti Agung Wesaka Puja hosts a farewell dinner for the Ambassador of Belgium, Mr. Chris Hoornaert
On 30 October 2018, The Ambassador of Indonesia, His Excellency Mr. I Gusti Agung Wesaka Puja hosted a special dinner with colleagues and neighbours, to bid farewell to His Excellency Mr. Chris Hoornaert, Ambassador of Belgium to The … Read More »
India – The Netherlands: Celebrating ties that go back to the 17th Century
The 70th Republic day of India was celebrated January 26th in the Netherlands.This momentous day started off in Wassenaar, at the Ambassador’s residence where a crowd of over 600 people braved the rain and cold to … Read More »
Uruguayan Tannat wine celebration week, a story to tell
Photos by the Embassy of Uruguay What a treat for the guests attending the celebration of Tannat wine week at the Uruguayan residence in Wassenaar on April 11th 2019.This was the first time the event was … Read More »
National Day of Spain, The Hague welcomes the first female Spanish Ambassador: Ms. María J. Alonso
The Lange Voorhout was in full autumnal glory on this incredibly warm October 11th 2018; the red and yellow leaves serving as perfect backdrop to the proud Spanish flag swaying in the early evening breeze. Her … Read More »
Malaysian Delights by Celebrity Chef Dato’ Ismail Ahmad
At the invitation of the Embassy of Malaysia (Agriculture Office) and the spouse of the Ambassador Mrs Linda Zin, Chef Dato’ Ismail Ahmad had the assembly of guests swooning with delight in the gardens of the … Read More »
South Africa celebrating 25 years of Freedom and Democracy
The grey and wet weather on April 25th 2019, was in sharp contrast with the South African vibrancy during the celebration of 25 years of Freedom and Democracy at Diplomat Club Wassenaar – Kasteel De Wittenburg. … Read More »
International Day of Non-Violence with large Gandhi March from iconic Peace Palace to Grote Kerk The Hague
September 30, 2018 marked the International Day of Non-Violence as many hundreds of different nationalities and ages including over 20 Ambassadors participated in a “Gandhi March” in The Hague. The event was also a precursor to … Read More »
