NEW YEAR’S COCKTAIL PARTY
Speech Mr. Karel Frielink – Dean of the Consular Corps of Curaçao
New Year’s Cocktail Party in honor of the Consular Representatives in Willemstadhosted by Prime Minister Eugene Rhuggenaath 14 January 2020
Ladies and Gentlemen!
Protocol has been observed.
First of all, I would like to thank the Prime Minister for again hosting the annual cocktail party for consular representatives. Last year I mentioned in my speech that traditions cannot exist without a driving force. Traditions matter when they relate to important human values, such as integrity and selflessness. Traditions provide context for thoughtful reflection. But the tradition …
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UNITED NATIONS DAY 2019
Speech Mr. Karel Frielink – Dean of the Consular Corps of Curaçao
Ladies & Gentlemen!
With all protocol observed… Firstly, greetings to all of you gathered here today.
This is my last speech as Dean of the Curacao Consular Corps. In January 2020, the members will choose my successor. After having served three terms as Dean, it is time for a new face.
Ladies and gentlemen! On behalf of the Consular Corps of Curaçao, it is an honor to address you all on the celebration of the seventy-fourth anniversary of the United Nations.
In the past months we welcomed new …
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UNITED NATIONS DAY 2018
Speech by Mr. Karel Frielink – Dean of the Consular Corps of Curaçao
United Nations Day – 24 October 2018
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Your Excellency, the Governor of Curaçao, Mrs. Lucille George-Wout
The vice Prime Minister of Curaçao and Minister of Health, Environment and Nature, Mrs. Suzy Camelia-Römer
The President of Parliament, Mr. William Millerson
The Minister of Social Development, Mr. Hensley Koeiman
The Commander of the Armed Forces on Curaçao, Brigadier General De Vin
The representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Curaçao, Mr. Raynel Martis
The Secretary General of the National Commission to UNESCO, Mrs. Marva Browne
The …
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UNITED NATIONS DAY 2017
Speech by Mr. Karel Frielink – Dean of the Consular Corps of Curaçao
United Nations Day – 24 October 2017
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Your Excellency, the Acting Governor of Curaçao, Mrs. Nolda Römer-Kenepa
The Prime Minister of Curaçao, Mr. Eugene Rhuggenaath
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Curaçao, Mrs. Marilyn Alcalá-Wallé
The Minister of Social Development, Mr. Hensley Koeiman
The Deputy President of our Parliament, Mrs. Giselle Mc William
The Secretary General to UNESCO, Mrs. Marva Browne
Commander of the Armed Forces on Curacao, Brigadier General De Vin, and the Commanders of the MNCCC
Fellow members of the Consular …
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