CDA Shawn Crowley (far right) meets with Director of Essalam Islamic Center Jacob van der Blom (center left) and others to discuss religious freedoms.
Left to right: Lieutenant General Rob Verkerk, Royal Netherlands Marine Corps, Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy, Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb, and Allard Castelein, President and CEO of the Port of Rotterdam join a moderator to open the 39th edition of the World Port Days festival.CDA Shawn Crowley (far right) meets with Director of Essalam Islamic Center Jacob van der Blom (center left) and others to discuss religious freedoms.
Chargé d’Affaires Shawn Crowley visited the city of Rotterdam September 1, 2016.
He met with Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb to discuss areas of mutual cooperation.
During a visit to the Essalam Islamic Center, he discussed religious freedom and tolerance and had a tour with the Director and staff.
The day ended with a tour of the Port of Rotterdam and the opening ceremonies for the 39th edition of the World Port Days aboard the HNLMS Rotterdam.
Rotterdam is an important port facilitating trade between the EU and the United States.
