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[Ard @ArdvanderVorst]

Excited to join Bluesky, a platform that fosters alternative conversations and community connections!
📍Find me at https://t.co/cDxOVP0LNF—hope to see you there! 👋🏼

[UN Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Vanuatu @UNinFiji]

The Ambassador of the Netherlands to NZ & Pacific H.E. @ArdvanderVorst met with @UN Resident Coordinator in Fiji, @DirkWagenerUN. Key discussions were on the Netherlands' support for regional priorities through climate initiatives, renewable energy, and disaster preparedness.
We reaffirmed our commitment to building resilience in the #BluePacific. #SDGs #LeavingNoOneBehind #PacificPartnership

[Julie Le Saos @julielesaos]

Last night, @EUPasifika @BPlinkert held a #EuropeDay 🇪🇺reception, with the Hon. Prime Minister @FijianPM and my colleagues ambassadors from Germany 🇩🇪 @AndreasProthma1 and the Netherlands 🇳🇱 @ArdvanderVorst.
Happy #EuropeDay from Suva! 🇫🇷🇪🇺

[Fiji One News @FijiOneNews]

Find the article 🔗 in link: https://t.co/I9IU11JXCQ
#FijiNews #Diplomacy #ClimateAction #EducationPartnerships #TeamFiji #Netherlands

[John Pearson @JohnPearson68]

Orange everywhere, bikes everywhere…

Well done @ArdvanderVorst and @NLembassyinNZ for organising a great Orange Bike Ride as part of Dutch Week. Cycling is great for your health and great for the environment

[Ard @ArdvanderVorst]

#NLinthePacific in action.

[Pieter van Sloten @pietervansloten]

I’m in Fiji this week for a @NLinIndonesia sponsored workshop on access to climate finance for the Pacific. Great to see a large turnout from all over the region. Vinaka @Kemlu_RI @ForumSEC @UNFCCC & others for the hard work that went into this valuable three day program 🙏

[Ard @ArdvanderVorst]

Inspiring dialogue on advancing equity & inclusion at @NLembassyinNZ, meeting with Dr. Gill Greer, Aleisha Amohia (President, NCWNZ) & Vanisa Dhiru @vanisa_nz (Global Women) to discuss empowering women in leadership and driving gender equality in NZ. #GenderEquality #Leadership

[Ard @ArdvanderVorst]

💡Dutch Innovation Mission
Day 1: Wellington!

A sunny start with a virtual welcome from Hon. Nicola Grigg & engaging roundtables hosted by @MPI_NZ. Inspiring insights from @HortNZ, A Lighter Touch NZ & more.

Ngā mihi nui to all partners! Next stop: Palmerston North!
🚐 #NLinNZ

[Ard @ArdvanderVorst]

Ready to go, embarking on an exciting Dutch horticulture & innovation mission to New Zealand!
🇳🇿🇳🇱

This mission brings together Dutch and Kiwi experts, researchers and businesses to explore the incredible potential for collaboration in our horticulture and fruit sectors. #NLinNZ

[Ard @ArdvanderVorst]

🎶 Attending an evening with the NZ Symphony Orchestra in Welly, hosted by our Hungarian colleagues, featuring Auerbach’s Icarus, Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody @alexandergavryl🎹 & Bartók’s Concerto. Celebrating #TeamEU - bringing us together through the universal language of culture!

[Ard @ArdvanderVorst]

Welcome to the new Danish Ambassador Ingrid Dahl-Madsen in New Zealand! Excited to share our love for cycling and explore bike-friendly initiatives. Together as EU, NATO & UN partners, we champion sustainability and community health. #CyclingCulture #NZDenmark #GreenFuture

[Ard @ArdvanderVorst]

On #ArmisticeDay 2024, we honour the sacrifices made for peace.
Humbled to stand with New Zealand in remembrance, alongside our diplomatic friends. Let’s continue working hand-in-hand for a future of unity and lasting peace.
#LestWeForget #NZremembers
👉🏻https://t.co/0rGjVDerbe

[Ard @ArdvanderVorst]

Cheers to the All Blacks!
🖤🇳🇿🏉
What a morning at the Irish Embassy 🇮🇪 – the energy, the camaraderie and those nail-biting moments!
Big thanks to Ambassador Jane Connolly @IEAmbNZ for kicking off our day in style. Nothing like sports to bring us all together! ☘️ #RugbyDiplomacy

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

I just congratulated @realDonaldTrump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through #NATO.

[Ard @ArdvanderVorst]

Diplosphere Worldly Women panel was a powerful event!
Heads of Mission from Argentina, Australia, India, Ireland & Türkiye shared insights into foreign policy and the importance of women’s representation in diplomacy to shape a more inclusive global future
https://t.co/m56u59plYb

[Ard @ArdvanderVorst]

Warmest congratulations to His Majesty and the people of Tonga on your National Day!
The Netherlands and Tonga stand together in our commitment to building a sustainable and resilient future. May this year bring joy and progress to all in Tonga! 📸Dec 2022, credentials ceremony

[Ard @ArdvanderVorst]

As NATO’s Contact Embassy, NL fosters NATO awareness & cooperation in NZ.
Hosting 9 NATO’s Perm Rep highlights the value of NATO-Indo Pacific partnerships, NZ’s active engagement and our shared commitment to defend the Rules-Based Order. #StrongerTogether #ITPP
@JudithCollinsMP

[Ard @ArdvanderVorst]

Addressing SIDS challenges and explore academic partnerships for sustainable solutions in the Pacific, together with @NLembassyinNZ Wageningen’s Prof. van den Ende visits Fiji, meeting the Minister of Agriculture, University of the South Pacific and others. #NLinthePacific @MinBZ

[Lawrence Meredith 🇪🇺 @LMeredithEU]

Highlighted potential for research & innovation collaboration 🇳🇿🇪🇺 #HorizonEurope Roadshow in Wellington.

Special thanks to @MBIEsci, @Euraxess_AusNZ & National Contact Points.

Productive discussions on driving forward innovation! 🔬🌍 @EUinNZ

[Ard @ArdvanderVorst]

One of those weekends in support of #Dutch heritage
#NLinNZ #Foxton🇳🇱🇳🇿
DYK over 150.000 Kiwi’s have Dutch heritage.
👉🏻https://t.co/V5BAjXsUgT