Minister Verhagen visits Technion

Minister Verhagen Visits Technion

June 15

Upon initiative of the Technion Society, Maxime Verhagen visited the Technion yesterday in his capacity as the Dutch Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation. This visit coincided with the annual Board of Governors Event, which is Technion’s biggest event of the year.

The Technion Society of the Netherlands has successfully nominated the Minister for an official Certificate of Appreciation for his steadfast and continuous interest and support of Israel. The certificate, in the form of a plaque was awarded to him during a festive lunch by the President of the Technion, Peretz lavie.

Prior to this, Minister Verhagen gave an interesting speech at Prof Golany’s Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management on :  “ Innovation Nations Promoting Stronger Relations Between The Netherlands And Israel In A Changing Middle East”. In this speech he advocated stronger academic and economic relations with Israel.

The minister made an inspiring statement with regard to the Technion and Technion Society of the Netherlands:

“I must say that I am envious of the number of start-up companies that emerge from this great university! And I hope that the Technion Society of the Netherlands will continue to grow”

The Minister’s entourage with: Prof Lavie (President) and Prof Rom (VP external relations) from the Technion and Kobi Kurtz (Chairman), Henk van Esch, Thomas Cohn, Hugo Heymans, Pim vd Dam from the Technion Society of the Netherlands.

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