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AT A GLANCE
THE INTERNATIONAL EVENT IN THE PROVINCE
OF NAMUR IN SPRING 2022
Organized by the Consular Corps of the Province of Namur, the
The Consular Corps of the Province of Namur, in its objective of
AMBASSADOR’S RALLY (29/05/2022) is definitely the interna-
participating actively in economic development, also wants to
tional economic event not to be missed this spring!
include the most disadvantaged. This year, the profits from the
event will be donated to the charities “La Société Royale
In a relaxed atmosphere, the Rally will introduce the most beau-
Moncrabeau” and “Educ’Action”. Help us to help them.
tiful landscapes and assets of the Province of Namur to Ambassadors
from all over the world and will be followed by a GARDEN
PARTY in the prestigious setting of the Château de Freyr.
CORE TEAM
Economic diplomacy at the service of companies is the objective
Magali Dugardin, Chairwomen, Honorary Consul of the
pursued by the Consular Corps of the Province of Namur. What
Republic of Congo for the Walloon Region.
could be better than a friendly afternoon to discuss international
business opportunities with the first representatives,
Ambassadors and Consuls?
The unique opportunity to meet in the same place Ambassadors,
Jérôme Bestgen, Head of Protocol, Honorary Consul of the
Republic of Haiti for the Walloon Region.
David Dannevoye, General Secretary, Honorary Consul of the
Republic of France for the Province of Namur.
MAGALI DUGARDIN, CHAIRWOMEN, HONORARY
CONSUL OF THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO FOR
THE WALLOON REGION
Consular Corps’ Garden Party, emerged as the best way to bring
together members of the diplomatic corps, institutions and business
leaders around a friendly event highlighting the beauty and
richness of Namur’s heritage as well as the quality and creativity
Diplomats, Consuls, entrepreneurs, industrialists, exporters…
Contact and information:
The Consular Corps of the Province of Namur – CCPN – mis-
of our businesses.
Book now your participation in this major event so as not to miss
contact@corpsconsulairenamur.be
sion’s is to develop commercial, economic, cultural and academ-
the opportunity to present your company, your projects, your
www.ambassadorsrally.be
ic relations between the Countries represented by its members
Corps Consulaire de la Province de Namur ASBL
products, your know-how to the whole world!
www.corpsconsulairenamur.be
and the Province of Namur. It is also to promote friendly relations
Palais Provincial – Place Saint-Aubain 2, 5000 Namur
between them and any other stakeholders including colleagues
N° d’entreprise : BE0781.330.545, RPM Liège – Division Namur
from other Belgian Consular Corps. ​
contact@corpsconsulairenamur.be, www.corpsconsulairenamur.be
Created in 2013, the CCPN, whose honorary president is the
Governor of the Province, Mr. Denis Mathen, is today composed
of 47 Honorary Consuls. This number is constantly increasing
thanks to the economic and political role of Namur (Capital of the
Walloon Region) and the proximity to the Walloon institutions in
particular.
Despite the sanitary situation, the CCPN took on added momentum
last year. The idea was to strengthen its footprint to fully play
its economic and cultural diplomacy role and to be prepared to
face new challenges in a post-pandemic context.
Among others, a new institutional not-for-profit structure has
been created to ensure the highest level of transparency and
governance. The CCPN core team joined several working groups
including the International Program of the Province of Namur
(PRIN) and the CCPN is now represented at business and networking
meetings and events.
Last but not least, the Ambassador’s Rally, followed by the
Magali Dugardin, Chairwomen, Honorary Consul of the Republic of
Congo for the Walloon Region
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