Hester Van Ommeren

Western Balkans / Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱

[Embassy of the Netherlands in Kosovo @NLinKosovo]

✈️ Historic! First direct flight between 🇽🇰 and 🇳🇱! We are excited that the first ever direct flight between our two countries is kickstarting today. A significant step for visitors who wish to know more of one another’s country, while offering opportunities for exchange. 🌍🛫👏

[Hester Van Ommeren @hestervo17]

Likewise!

[Karin Boven @Karin_Boven]

Thank you Janna and Hester for the interesting, insightful introductory program on Kosovo in Brussel this week.
Looking forward to working with you and other great colleagues in the years ahead 🇽🇰🇳🇱🇪🇺
#preparingformynextposting
#westBalkan #Kosovo

[Dren Doli @DrenDoli]

Good welcome at @KSinNL to @Karin_Boven, the 🇳🇱 Ambassador-designate to 🇽🇰 & @hestervo17, SeniorPO WB. #Karin will very soon start her position in 🇽🇰, & I look forward to working together to strengthen 🇽🇰🇳🇱 relations & existing friendships between our countries.
@NLinKosovo

[MFA Serbia @MFASerbia]

Политичке консултације између Министарства спољних послова Републике #Србијa и Министарства иностраних послова Краљевине #Холандијa одржане су данас у #Београд. 🇷🇸🤝🇳🇱
⬇️📄
🔗https://t.co/BkLHXCeVWm

[Dutch Embassy in Serbia and in Montenegro @NLinBelgrade]

Important steps towards #EUintegration and the reform agenda of Serbia discussed today between 🇳🇱 DG for EU Cooperation Anita van den Ende and 🇷🇸 Minister of European Integrations Tanja MIščević.
@DutchMFA @MINEIsrb

[Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 @DutchMFA]

Today we welcomed a group of civil servants from the Western Balkans, as part of the first course at the recently established @collegeofeurope branch in Tirana. PM Rutte announced Dutch support for this course during a visit last year, highlighting our close ties with the region.

[Dren Doli @DrenDoli]

“Almost half of my career (in military) I was trying to be like them (men), but then I choose to be me (a woman) and do what I do best.”! Great remarks by Commodore #SaskiaSiemensma, Director of Security at Ministry of Defense of the 🇳🇱 @Defensie, at the #WPSRKS2024. 🇽🇰🇳🇱

[Koninklijk Huis @koninklijkhuis]

De Koning ontvangt president Milatović van Montenegro in audiëntie op Paleis Huis ten Bosch. In de middag ontvangt minister-president Rutte de president op het ministerie van Algemene Zaken. https://t.co/lsy1K1waZ4

[Embassy of the Netherlands in Kosovo @NLinKosovo]

The Human Rights Ambassador @wjpgeerts held productive meetings with the Kosovo Journalists Association (@AGK_AJK @xhemajl_rexha) and @BIRN_Network, where they discussed media freedom and safety of journalists in Kosovo🇽🇰

[Wim Geerts @wjpgeerts]

Pleased to meet #Kosovo Prime Minister @albinkurti. We discussed the importance of #humanrights and the Rule of Law, also in the context of EU accession. @NLinKosovo @DutchMFA @carinatwork

[Ministarstvo za EI @MINEIsrb]

Састанку је присуствовала заменица амбасадора Краљевине Холандије у Републици Србији @as_brinks и саветница за Србију Министарства спољних послова Холандије @hestervo17 2/2

[Ministarstvo za EI @MINEIsrb]

Помоћник министра за европске интеграције @MiroslavGacevic састао се данас са амбасадором за људска права @wjpgeerts и том приликом разговарали су о посвећености Србије спровођењу реформи у области владавине права као центру преговарачког процеса у оквиру Кластера 1. 1/2

[Dutch Embassy in Serbia and in Montenegro @NLinBelgrade]

💬 🤝 Koliko dijalog zasnovan na iskustvu i objektivnim premisama može da ohrabri i motiviše, pokazali su danas @wjpgeerts, @hestervo17, @JoostReintjes i #BrankicaJanković, poverenica za zaštitu ravnopravnosti @ravnopravnostRS

[Wim Geerts @wjpgeerts]

Useful meeting in Belgrade with Serbia’s Minister for Minorities and Human Rights, Tomislav Zigmanov, on media freedom, LGBTIQ+ rights, gender equality and the position of minorities. @NLinBelgrade @DutchMFA #humanrights

[Wim Geerts @wjpgeerts]

On working visit to Serbia: LGBTIQ+ rights including same-sex partnership, non-discrimination and equal position of women are essential. Good exchanges on the importance of these issues with @BeFemFestival @ravnopravnostRS #humanrights @DutchMFA

[Wim Geerts @wjpgeerts]

Held discussions in Belgrade, Serbia about media freedom, safety of journalists, free and fair elections and rule of law @CRTArs @krokodilEW @YUCOMoffice Highlighted human rights standards as part of European integration with @MiroslavGacevic @NLinBelgrade @DutchMFA

[Jan Waltmans @JanWaltmans]

Feel very sad after the horrible femicide and crimes perpetrated in Gradačac. My condolences to the family and friends of Nizama Hećimović. Victims of violence against women deserve sound action, not discussions about competences of entities and state or party politics.

[Dren Doli @DrenDoli]

Excellent meeting with @erikwest73, the Director for Europe & @hestervo17, SeniorPolicyOfficer, @DutchMFA. Affirmed the excellent relations between 🇽🇰& 🇳🇱, and focused on future initiatives. Many priorities, great plans, ready & motivated for the next steps ✅🌟⚡️. 🇽🇰🇳🇱🇪🇺

[Hester Van Ommeren @hestervo17]

Happy 15th Independence Day Kosovo! 🇽🇰

[Carin Lobbezoo @carinatwork]

From all of us at the 🇳🇱 Embassy, Happy 15th Independence Day Kosovo! 🇽🇰

[Hester Van Ommeren @hestervo17]

Grateful for this comprehensive visit! 🇽🇰

[Carin Lobbezoo @carinatwork]

Productive visit of our colleagues from the Europe Department. Meeting government representatives, seeing EU colleagues, visiting the North, catching up with our MATRA partners & meeting the 🇳🇱 Alumni. Result: lots of notes & food for thought. See you soon again in 🇽🇰.