Ambassador Gerritsen expressed his commitment to building on the cooperation between the Netherlands and ASEAN, particularly in priority areas such as agriculture, cyber, and maritime law. "It is an honor to further deepen and strengthen the ties between the Netherlands and the ASEAN family, especially through the Development Partnership we share," he said. 

The Netherlands and ASEAN have long enjoyed a natural partnership rooted in mutual respect and shared priorities. Ambassador Gerritsen's appointment signals a renewed focus on enhancing cooperation to address regional and global challenges, fostering sustainable development, and advancing common goals.

This partnership is expected to grow even stronger under Ambassador Gerritsen's leadership, reflecting the Netherlands' dedication to ASEAN’s vision of peace, prosperity, and regional integration.

 

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