Bernard Bot

In 2013, Bernard Bot, former minister of foreign affairs of the Netherlands (2003-2007) introduced former president of South Africa F.W. de Klerk1 and professor Karel van Wolferen2 at the 12th Europe Lecture. The theme of this lecture was 'Europe in the World'3.

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Bernard Bot

Ben Bot

Bernard Bot (1937) is an experienced diplomat who became minister of foreign affairs in 2003 in the Balkenende II cabinet. He is the son of civil servant, diplomat and former minister Theo Bot. In his childhood Ben Bot was imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp during World War II.

As a diplomat Bot occupied various posts, including serving as the permanent representative at the EU for over a decade. He was also secretary-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  • Biography of Bernard Bot4

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    In 2013, F.W. de Klerk, former president of South Africa (1989-1994), delivered the 12th Europe Lecture. The theme of this lecture was 'Europe in the World'. Additionally, professor Karel van Wolferen gave his view on the position of Europe in the World. They were introduced by Bernard Bot.
     
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    In 2013, Karel van Wolferen, influential scholar and publicist on international political and economic affairs, delivered the 12th Europe Lecture. The theme of this lecture was 'Europe in the World'. Former president of South Africa F.W. de Klerk also gave his view on the position of Europe in the World during this lecture. Both speakers were introduced by Bernard Bot.
     
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    On October 25th 2013, former President of South Africa, Frederik W. de Klerk, delivered a speech at the 12th edition of the 'Europe Lecture'.
     
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    Bernard Bot (1937) is an experienced diplomat who became minister of foreign affairs in 2003 in the Balkenende II cabinet. He is the son of civil servant, diplomat and former minister Theo Bot. In his childhood Ben Bot was imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. As a diplomat Bot occupied various posts, including serving as the permanent representative at the EU for over a decade. He was also secretary-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.