Tuesday, December 10th
Morning
Welcome ceremony
His Majesty the King and Her Majesty Queen Máxima officially welcome the Portuguese president to Dam Square in Amsterdam. After the presentation of the delegations, the Royal Military Band 'Johan Willem Friso' plays the national anthems of both countries. The honor guard inspection will then take place. The Dutch authorities are then presented at the Palace, after which a reception takes place. There will also be a private lunch with the Royal Couple.
Garland placement
President Rebelo de Sousa lays a wreath at the National Monument in Dam Square.
Afternoon
economic seminar
In the afternoon, King Willem-Alexander and President Rebelo de Sousa will visit an economic seminar in Amsterdam. The seminar focuses on the transition to a sustainable blue economy. This reduces negative pressure on oceans, seas and coastal areas and creates a sustainable economic model based on knowledge and innovation, a circular economy and respect for the sea. Speech by the Minister of Economy of Portugal and Minister Klever for Foreign Trade and Development Aid.
Meeting with researchers
Later in the afternoon, President Rebelo de Sousa will meet with Portuguese researchers working in the Netherlands.
Night
State banquet
In the evening, the Royal Couple hosts a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. The King and the Portuguese President give a speech. HRH The Princess of Orange will also be present during the state banquet.
Wednesday, December 11th
Morning
Visit the States General
On Wednesday morning, President Rebelo de Sousa will visit the States General in The Hague. He will meet with the President of the Senate, Mr. Jan Anthonie Bruijn, and with the President of the House of Representatives, Mr. Martin Bosma, in the Senate building.
Afternoon
Government lunch
President Rebelo de Sousa is received by Prime Minister Dick Schoof at the Mauritshuis, in The Hague. A government lunch will take place at the Mauritshuis, with the presence of the Royal Couple. Several memoranda of understanding are signed before lunch. During lunch, Prime Minister Schoof and President Rebelo de Sousa will give a speech.
Visit to the Peace Palace
The Portuguese president visits the Peace Palace in The Hague and will meet with the president of the United Nations International Court of Justice and the secretary-general of the Permanent Court of Arbitration. President Rebelo de Sousa will also speak at the Peace Palace with representatives from the Hague Academy of International Law.
Visit to Deltares
In the afternoon, President Rebelo de Sousa will visit Deltares in Delft, the knowledge institute working on innovative solutions to keep deltas, coastal and river areas safe, sustainable and liveable. The President receives a demonstration of several research and testing facilities.
Night
Counter performance
In the evening, the Portuguese president will offer the Royal Couple in Amsterdam a musical performance and a reception at the KIT building, formerly the Royal Tropical Institute. After the reception, the Royal Couple said goodbye to President Rebelo de Sousa.
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