The World Embassy Desk expresses deep concern over the recent incursion of the Israeli army into the demilitarized zone of the Golan Heights. This action represents a clear breach of Syria’s sovereignty and undermines established international agreements. We are particularly troubled by the exploitation of the current power vacuum, which risks further destabilizing an already fragile region. Respect for national […]
Ukraine / Russia
The World Embassy Desk observes with growing concern the recent developments in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. We are deeply troubled by actions that appear to be increasingly approaching the boundaries of terrorism. We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the principles of humanitarian law and the laws of war. It is imperative that all parties involved uphold these […]
Growing tensions in Syria
The recent reports of rebel forces seizing control of significant areas in Aleppo have drawn our close attention. This development represents a pivotal moment in Syria’s prolonged conflict and carries profound implications for the region’s security and humanitarian conditions. The situation raises urgent questions about the safety of civilians, the dynamics of power within Syria, and the broader geopolitical consequences […]
Seizure of Venezuela’s Presidential Plane
We are following with a keen attention the developments around the seizure of the Presidential plane of Venezuela in Dominican Republic. This event raises significant concerns and requires careful attention from the international community. Such a seizure carries with it question of sovereignty, diplomatic immunity, and international law. These concerns are at the heart of international relations and demand thorough […]
Nagasaki’s Commemorations
We learned of the decision from diverse countries not to send their Ambassadors to the Peace Ceremony in Nagasaki. In a common letter from the concerned embassies, the political move to not attend is explained as stemming from the City’s officials decision to not invite the Ambassador of Israel to the ceremony, while a high ranking representative of the Palestinian […]
IRAQ
We are pleased to provide an update on our recent diplomatic meeting with Iraq. Our delegation was warmly received by the Plenipotentiary Minister in the Netherlands. The Minister expressed great enthusiasm for our initiative and actively engaged in the discussions. He conveyed his excitement about the potential collaboration and is already looking forward to organizing the next meeting. Additionally, he […]
MALAYSIA
The WED is pleased to announce that our dialogue with Malaysia is thriving. Today, a delegation from the World Embassy Desk was warmly received at the Malaysian Embassy in The Hague. This meeting provided an opportunity to delve deeper into the initiative of the World Embassy Desk and discuss the future of our relationship with Malaysia. The meeting was fruitful, […]
THE GAMBIA
We take great pleasure in sharing an important update on our diplomatic outreach to The Gambia. We recently extended an invitation to the Minister of Foreign Affairs to collaborate and engage with the World Embassy Desk by sending a comprehensive letter outlining our initiative and the mission of our organization. We are delighted to confirm that both the Gambian Embassy […]