Arjen Uijterlinde has been the Consul General of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Istanbul, Türkiye since 2021. As part of the broader Dutch diplomatic network in Türkiye, the Consulate General is focusing on promoting Dutch interests in Türkiye, and vice versa. He started his career in 1986 and worked in various policy and managerial functions for Dutch ministries in the Netherlands and abroad.
Mr. Uijterlinde is an all-round diplomat and has gained experience in many different environments, with former postings in countries such as Poland, Brazil, and Azerbaijan. He is widely experienced in fields such as international politics, economics, and culture. He specializes in European and Eastern European affairs.