荷兰大使发表新年贺词
New Year Greating of the Ambassador of Holland
祝猴年兴旺发达！
亲爱的《世界中国》杂志的读者，
在新年到来之际，我做为新上任的荷兰王国驻华大使，祝愿你们猴年幸福，安康和谐。 我完全相信在新的一年里我们两国的友谊会更加欣欣向荣。
去年我们两国友好关系的亮点当属荷兰国王亚历山大和王后马克西玛对中国的国事访问。国王亚历山大和王后马克西玛对这次访问留下了美好的印象，并珍爱这些记忆。中国高官们的热烈欢迎和中国人们所做的一切准备都让他们难以忘怀。我们愿今年荷兰对华的外交关系将以皇室访华的高昂情绪为基础，加深我们与中华人民共和国的关系，建立更具开放性，和具有实质性的合作伙伴关系。
2016年前半年，荷兰担任欧盟轮流主席国。我们与欧盟代表团和欧盟各国一起携手并肩努力，确信2016年，中国的猴年里，我们带领欧盟与中国建立一个富有成效的合作期。我们将培育出欧盟与中国稳固发展，未来证实可行的合作关系。这是荷兰想在担任欧盟轮值主席国期间传递给中国的重要核心信息。更为具体些，荷兰在担任欧盟轮流主席国期间将注重经济发展，创造就业机会，确保欧元坚挺，促进支付得起的能源利用，保护气候环境。
纵观历史，荷兰的巨大特色就是它具有着很强的国际化取向，我们赋有热情和激情去接触近邻和遥远的各国人民，并与他们和睦相处，欣赏他们的各自文化。我们极为重视与中国人们的紧密合作。中荷两国的联合科技研发在蓬勃发展，文化合作已成态势，两国间的留学人员和旅客日益盛行。
2016年我们计划在中国不同的城市组织“荷兰日”活动，以便让中国人民更好地了解荷兰丰富的文化底蕴，
带着这些美好的愿望，我们期待着2016年。在此我祝愿中国人们幸福，安康，兴旺发达，吉祥如意！
荷兰王国驻中国大使
凯罗
A prosperous year of the Monkey!
Dear readers of “The World and China” magazine, as newly arrived Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands it is my pleasure to wish all of you a happy, healthy and harmonious year of the Monkey. I am convinced the new year will show once more that the friendship between our two countries is flourishing.
The absolute highlight in our bilateral relations last year, was the state visit of Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima to China. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima cherish fond memories of the warm welcome China’s high officials and people had prepared for them. This year, it is the wish of the Dutch diplomatic network in China to build on the high spirit of the Royal visit, and deepen our open and pragmatic partnership with the People’s Republic of China.
In the first six months of 2016, the Netherlands will hold the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Together with the EU delegation and the EU Member States we are convinced that we can make 2016, the year of the Monkey, a successful EU – China year. We will foster the development of a solid and future proof EU – China relationship. That is the core message the Netherlands wants to convey during its Presidency. In more general terms, the Dutch EU Presidency will focus on economic growth, creating jobs, ensuring a strong euro, promoting affordable energy and protecting the climate.
Throughout history, a strong international orientation has been a distinct feature of the Netherlands. In the spirit of that enthusiasm to reach out to countries and cultures close to home and far away, we attach high importance to close cooperation with the people of China. Sino-Dutch joint scientific research is on the rise, cultural cooperation, the exchange of students and tourists are flourishing.To bring the Netherlands closer to China, in 2016 we will organize ‘Dutch Days’ events in various Chinese cities to enable the Chinese people to get a closer look at the rich Dutch culture.
With great ambition we are looking forward to 2016, the year of the Monkey. I wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous year. Gong Xi Fa Cai, Ji Xiang Ru Yi!
Mr. Ron Keller
Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands