The Netherlands Embassy celebrated \u2018King\u2019s Day\u2019 on 8 March under the patronage of the Dutch Ambassador H.E. Lawrence Westhoff, and in the presence of Deputy Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for European Affairs, Minister Plenipotentiary Muhammad Yaqoub Hayati, along with several members of the diplomatic corps, special invitees, and media personnel.<\/p>\n
In his speech on the occasion, Ambassador Westhoff, highlighted the flourishing relations between the Netherlands and Kuwait and said the two countries share similar views when it comes to promoting and defending the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of internationally recognized borders. The two countries also adopt a system based on international laws and rules, as they are both two relatively small countries surrounded by large and powerful neighboring countries.<\/p>\n\r\n