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MrWopkeHoekstra

Minister of Finance

Ministry of Finance of the Netherlands
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Netherlands

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Dear Minister

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your participation in the World Economic Forum
Annual Meeting 2019 which was held under the theme Globalization 4 0 Shaping a Global
Architecture in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
At a watershed moment for the world your contributions to the strategic dialogues convened in
Davos were invaluable in raising the level of collective imagination and leadership resolve

injecting new energy into international cooperation
The Netherlands continues to play a critical role in international economic cooperation and in
ensuring that global financial systems remain flexible and stable in the face of Globalization 4 0
and the Fourth Industrial Revolution I particularly appreciated your valuable insights on these
topics during the Informal Gathering of World Economic Leaders IGWEL session at the Annual
Meeting on Building Agile Financial Systems amid Gathering Headwinds
You can rely on the World Economic Forum
the International Organization for Public Private
to
build
on
this
milestone
and to continue delivering on its mission to
Cooperation
important

improve the state of the world
On behalf of the entire Forum community thank you again for your crucial support and

engagement
Yours sincerely

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MrWopkeHoekstra

Minister of Finance
Ministry of Finance of the Netherlands
P O Box 20201
2500 EE The Hague
Netherlands

1 April 2019
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Dear Minister
I am pleased to invite you to the 13th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New

Champions which will take place in Dalian People’s Republic of China from 1 to 3 July 2019 in
close cooperation with the Chinese Government and its National Development and Reform
Commission NDRC
This foremost global platform will bring together the world s most entrepreneurial companies and
start ups along with established multinationals and government leaders under the theme of

Leadership 4 0 Succeeding in a New Era of Globalization
The programme will explore entrepreneurial and industry opportunities to accelerate the benefits
of science technology and innovation for Asia and the world at a time when leaders are faced with

global geo economic shifts and the systemic impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Given the leading role of the Netherlands in driving global innovation and entrepreneurship and
your important leadership in supporting international financial cooperation and effective global
trade mechanisms your participation in the meeting would be highly appreciated
The Forum will work closely with your office to design a special agenda that is tailored to your
needs and meets your strategic interests I look forward to welcoming you in Dalian

Yours sincerely

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MrWopke Hoekstra

Minister of Finance

Ministry of Finance of the Netherlands
P O Box 20201
2500 EE The Hague
Netherlands

23 April 2019

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Dear Minister
We are pleased to invite you to the 28th World Economic Forum on Africa which will take place
on 4 6 September 2019 in Cape Town South Africa The meeting organized in close
collaboration with the Government of South Africa will convene more than 1 000 top regional and
global leaders from politics business civil society and academia
Held under the theme of Shaping Inclusive Growth and Shared Futures in the Fourth Industrial

Revolution the meeting will aim to tackle regional challenges by focusing on scaling the
integration industrialization and innovation

transformation of institutional infrastructure

architectures in the region

Your participation in the meeting would be highly appreciated given the strong strategic position
the Netherlands holds in promoting the digital transformation of Africa including by developing
new digital trade and finance tools and your leadership in shaping the future of global financial

governance
The Forum will work closely with your office to develop a customized agenda for you that is

designed to capitalize on your experience and expertise and to help leaders deliver change in the
region We look fonward to welcoming you in South Africa
Yours sincerely

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H E Mr Wopke Hoekstra
Minister of Finance

Ministry of Finance of the Netherlands
Prinses Beatrixiaan 512
2500 EE
Netherlands

17 March 2020

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Dear Minister
The global community is facing unprecedented times with the dramatic spread of COVID 19 which

continues to impact lives livelihoods communities and businesses worldwide

Responding to this crisis
requires global cooperation among governments international organizations and the business
community Such cooperation is at the centre of the World Economic Forum’s mission as the
International Organization for Public Private Cooperation
To meet this urgent need the World Economic Forum chief executives of more than 200 companies
and the World Health Organization WHO have launched the COVID Action Platform As you are a key
representative of your government it would be a pleasure to have you join the COVID Action Platform
here httDS

www weforum ora

platforms covid action piatform

In recent days the Forum has received tremendous interest and support from business leaders

They
pledging to help governments in areas such as providing resources for vaccine development
stimulating new plans to keep supply chains open and sharing best practices to manage workers
These proposals need government partnership and backing to be fully effective
are

As this virus is impacting almost every aspect of societies and economies the Forum understands that

you may feel that other ministries or authorities in your country are better placed to be integrated into
the COVID Action Platform Should this be the case kindly transfer this invitation to those leaders in
your country managing the COVID 19 response
I look forward to your active engagement in and support of this important initiative

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MrWopke Hoekstra

Minister of Finance

Ministry of Finance of the Netherlands
P 0 Box

20201

2500 EE The Hague

Netherlands

3 November 2021
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Dear Minister
It is my great pleasure to invite you to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022 which will
take place in Davos Kiosters Switzerland from 17 to 21 January under the theme Working Together

Restoring Trust
It is essential for the world’s foremost political business and civil society leaders to come together
again in order to restore trust in the ability to shape the future in collaborative ways

once

At a time of profound transformation for the financial markets for the Netherlands and Europe due to
the COVID 19 pandemic your personal engagement in the Annual Meeting programme would be
crucial to shaping a common vision for economic and financial stability for Europe and the world at

large
The Forum will work closely with your office to ensure that your participation is of the greatest
relevance for you and the Netherlands
I look forward to welcoming you personally in Davos

Yours sincerely

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H E Mr Wopke Hoekstra
Minister of Finance

Ministry of Finance of the Netherlands
Prinses Beatrixiaan 512

The Hague 2500 EE
Netherlands

20 December 2021
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Dear Minister
I had hoped until this moment that with the stringent health measures it would finally be possible to
come back

together again in January to address the manifold challenges the world is confronting The

World Economic Forum has received overwhelming support and interest from government and
business leaders globally to participate in the Annual Meeting in Davos

recognizing the critical need to

meet face to face to rebuild trust after two tumultuous years

Yet the uncertainty of Omicron and the attendant public health implications unfortunately make this

impossible Therefore the Forum needs to postpone its in person meeting The health and safety of

participants and the community is the most important priority As soon as conditions allow discussions
will take place to find a new date for the Annual Meeting

During the Annual Meeting week

17 to 21 January 2022 the Forum will hold a series of virtual State

of the World sessions There will also be numerous virtual sessions related to public private

cooperation platforms in order not to lose momentum on the important ongoing work
The Forum’s mission

as the International

Organization for Public Private Cooperation

is at the core of

everything the Forum does The focus will continue on the manifold impact oriented initiatives
I am grateful for your engagement and that of your government and look forward to the opportunity
when it will be possible to gather in person again

bring renewed optimism for a healthier

happier

hopefully next summer I hope that the new year will
and safer world

Yours sincerely

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H E Ms Sigrid Kaag
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

Ministry of Finance of the Netheriands
P O Box

20201

2500 EE The Hague

Netherlands

6 January 2022
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Dear Deputy Prime Minister

Congratulations on being nominated as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the
Netherlands
At such a pivotal time for the post pandemic recovery of the European Union your leadership and
extensive diplomatic experience will be instrumental to strengthening your country’s financial

stability and that of the European Union
I look very much forward to the opportunity to engage with you in your capacity as Minister of
Finance to help shape resilient and inclusive global financial systems

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H E Ms Sigrid Kaag
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

Ministry of Finance of the Netherlands
P O Box

20201

2500 EE The Hague

Netherlands

9 February 2022

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Dear Deputy Prime Minister

Although the global pandemic did not allow for participants to meet as foreseen in January it is
now my great pleasure to invite you to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022 which
will take place in Davos Klosters Switzerland from 22 to 26 May under the theme Preparing for
the Post COVID Era
This will be the first truly global in person gathering to strengthen public private cooperation
preparing for the post COVID era

Key topics to be addressed will include restoring trust in the global system and its institutions
finding the appropriate policy mix to strengthen long term global recovery preparing for the next
United Nations Climate Change Conference {COP27 addressing the roots of global and national
inequality strengthening the resilience of the global health system defining principles to ensure
that the Fourth Industrial Revolution serves humanity
As the Netherlands prepares to deliver ambitious investment plans across a variety of priorities
such as climate and education the international community would highly appreciate your insights
on
path to economic recovery and your vision for how to shape more resilient

your country’s
financial systems in Europe

The Forum will work closely with your office to ensure that your participation is of the greatest
impact and relevance for you and for the Netherlands

I look forward to welcoming you personally in Davos
Yours sincerely

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