Geoffrey van Leeuwen is the Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has been in this position since 2019.
Van Leeuwen has a long career in the Dutch diplomatic service. He has served in various positions, including as Deputy Head of Mission at the Dutch Embassy in Cairo, Egypt, and as Head of the Middle East and North Africa Division at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Van Leeuwen is a specialist on the Middle East and North Africa. He has a deep understanding of the region’s political, economic, and social dynamics. He is also an expert on counter-terrorism and counter-extremism.
Van Leeuwen is a strong advocate for diplomacy and dialogue as the best way to resolve conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa. He believes that the Netherlands has a responsibility to play a constructive role in the region.
Van Leeuwen is a respected figure in the Dutch diplomatic community. He is known for his intelligence, his diplomatic skills, and his commitment to promoting peace and stability in the Middle East and North Africa.