The celebration of the 115th anniversary of Union des Consuls à Rotterdam on September 9, held in the at the Depot Museum Boijmans van Beuningen has been a great succes.
Welcomed by the director of the museum, Mrs Ina Klaassen, consuls, ambassadors and all guests enjoyed together a guided tour discovering the beautiful art works cherished in the new building, the Depot, the new architectural icon of Rotterdam. The representative of the City Council, Mr Said Kasmi, vice mayor of Rotterdam noticed in his speech the appreciation of the city council for the work of honorary and career consuls as bridge builders between countries, with a valuable contribution in the economic, cultural and social relations.
Special thanks to our colleagues’ sponsors for their contributions at this remarkable day. Ben Melissa (Danser), honorary consul of Switzerland, Dirk van Wassenaer (M&R De Monchy), honorary consul of Spain, Jan Valkier (Anthony, Veder), honorary consul of Finland.