Introduction to our colleague Laurent Trau (honorary consul Israel)
On March 22nd 2022 the Israeli consulate opened its doors in Antwerp. Our colleague Mr. Laurent Trau – a couple of months earlier appointed as honorary consul – had the honor to officially open the consulate within the presence of several Belgian and foreign politicians.
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The consulate will primarily focus on promoting and maintaining cultural and economic interests between Israel and Flanders. Consular services, such as renewing travel passes or other documents such as birth declarations, will still remain in Brussels, as before.
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In his opening speech, colleague Mr.?Trau emphasized that his range of duties is multifaceted and that the ties between Flanders and Israel are deeply rooted on a political and cultural level.
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According to colleague Mr. Trau, the Israeli economy is characterized by creativity and dynamism. "Israel is an important sales market for Flanders. Just think of the Antwerp diamond industry, the busy sea route between the Israeli ports of Haifa and Ashdod and the port of Antwerp."
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Colleague Trau therefore makes it a point of honor to further strengthen these extensive economic ties, including: the creative agricultural sector; the pioneering role in solar energy; the desalination of the sea water that makes the desert bloom; or the KKL, the renowned conservation fund...
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In addition, Mr. Trau pointed to a dynamical Israel, which is also known for its top universities, excellent health care and its high-tech sector.
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On a cultural level, he wants to expand the collaboration between museums in Flanders, thinking of a collaboration between the renovated Royal Museum of Fine Arts and the numerous Israeli museums. He also sees room for collaboration with the Flemish Opera and Ballet Vlaanderen with Israeli dance companies and orchestras such as the world-famous Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
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For more information about Israel, you can contact colleague Laurent Trau via the coordinates below:
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Mr. Laurent Trau
Tel. 03/500.18.78
Email: [email protected]?
Partner at Van Doosselaere & Partners / Secretary-General of the Royal Consular Corps Antwerp
2 年Welcome to the Consular Corps Antwerp Laurent Trau and best of luck as #honoraryconsul for #israel in #flanders