Deeply saddened by the passing of
#HansVanDenBroek, a true statesman, a committed European & a steadfast defender of democracy, human rights & the rule of law.
During my tenure as
#Cyprus’ Ambassador to The
#Netherlands, I had the privilege of knowing him well. A man of remarkable intellect, unwavering integrity & a deep sense of fairness & justice.
As FM
@DutchMFA & later as
#EU European Commissioner for External Relations & Enlargement, Hans van den Broek played a pivotal role in shaping Europe’s post-Cold War order, fostering unity & expanding the European project.
His leadership, diplomacy, vision & moral clarity, left an indelible mark on our continent.
He understood that Europe was more than treaties & institutions. It remains a peace project, that should not be taken for granted; a commitment to shared values & principles underpinned by the dignity & the worth of all human beings.
Beyond politics, I knew him as a gentleman of great warmth & wisdom, with an unwavering belief in dialogue & the power of
#diplomacy to bridge divides.
His passing is a great loss.
His legacy endures in the principles he championed & the lives he touched.
My deepest condolences to the bereaved family & loved ones.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
May his memory be eternal. 🕯️
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