Honourable Minister of Plenipotentiary Mathias Voges represented the country at Aruba Day celebrations that took place at the Veemarkthallen in Utrecht on Sunday.
Hundreds of Arubans turned out for the national event and celebrated their national day along with the 25th anniversary of separate status. In January 1986, Aruba became an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Hon. Minister Voges was one of the speakers who congratulated the Aruban people and government officials present on behalf of the people and the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Hon. Sarah Wescot Williams.
Aruba national day celebrations in Utrecht featured dancers, music, speeches along with other cultural activities.