THE HAGUE - Following the nomination of State Secretary Van Huffelen of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), the Council of Ministers has approved the appointment of Mr. Edson Hato as the new Representative of the Netherlands in Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten. Mr. Hato will start his duties on the 7th of September.
“Edson Hato is an inspired professional who brings with him a wealth of international experience. With his vision on cooperation, I expect him to become an important bridge-builder who can bridge geographical and cultural differences. We value good cooperation with Curaçao, Aruba and Sint Maarten. I am pleased that we have found a candidate for this post who knows both sides of the ocean well.”
‘Equality, ownership and commonality’
“As a Dutch representative, I am proud to help further strengthen the relationship between Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the Netherlands. In doing so, I fully recognise myself in the principles on which this cooperation is based: ownership, equality and commonality. As far as I am concerned, these are also the guiding principles in change. To know where you want to go, it is important to be aware of where you came from. Because of my background and experience, I know that we must use the power of differences to strengthen each other in the Kingdom. Only then will you arrive at new, inspiring solutions that people will want to commit to permanently.”
Representation of the Netherlands in Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten (VNACS)
