Eegje Schoo
# Eegje Schoo

Eegje Marjolein Schoo (born 10 June 1944) is a retired Dutch politician and diplomat of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD).

She served as Minister for Development Cooperation from 4 November 1982 until 14 July 1986 in the Cabinet Lubbers I. And a Member of the House of Representatives from 3 June 1986 until 20 January 1987. She served as the Netherlands ambassador to India from 1 June 1987 until 1 January 1991. She was married to fellow politician Arie Pais from 1970 until his death in 2022.

## Decorations

Honours :

| Ribbon bar | Honour | Country | Date | Comment |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion | Netherlands | 26 August 1986 | |
| | Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau | Netherlands | 30 April 1991 | |
