Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
@netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands | For Dutch follow @MinBZ
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The Netherlands disapproves of the latest US sanctions against two judges of the International Criminal Court. International courts and tribunals must be able to freely carry out their mandates. We will continue to work with partners to this end. We support the Court and its staff.
December 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The Netherlands disapproves of the latest US sanctions against two judges of the International Criminal Court. International courts and tribunals must be able to freely carry out their mandates. We will continue to work with partners to this end. We support the Court and its staff.
Yesterday @ministerbz.bsky.social paid a visit to our Consulate in Mumbai and also met with students, entrepreneurs and social partners.
A ministerial visit is always a good opportunity to connect with the people who give shape to our bilateral ties. In India, and across the world.
A ministerial visit is always a good opportunity to connect with the people who give shape to our bilateral ties. In India, and across the world.
December 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Yesterday @ministerbz.bsky.social paid a visit to our Consulate in Mumbai and also met with students, entrepreneurs and social partners.
A ministerial visit is always a good opportunity to connect with the people who give shape to our bilateral ties. In India, and across the world.
A ministerial visit is always a good opportunity to connect with the people who give shape to our bilateral ties. In India, and across the world.
Today, the Netherlands transferred four key objects from the Dubois Collection to Indonesia, including fossils attributed to Homo erectus.
This transfer marks is a first step; the complete Dubois Collection of over 28,000 fossils will follow in 2026. ⬇️
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This transfer marks is a first step; the complete Dubois Collection of over 28,000 fossils will follow in 2026. ⬇️
www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/indonesi...
December 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Today, the Netherlands transferred four key objects from the Dubois Collection to Indonesia, including fossils attributed to Homo erectus.
This transfer marks is a first step; the complete Dubois Collection of over 28,000 fossils will follow in 2026. ⬇️
www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/indonesi...
This transfer marks is a first step; the complete Dubois Collection of over 28,000 fossils will follow in 2026. ⬇️
www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/indonesi...
The Netherlands will act as host country for the Claims Commission for Ukraine. This is the next step in our international efforts for a compensation mechanism for people like Olha. Claims will be reviewed, assessed and decided upon - key for facilitating future compensation. 1/2
December 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The Netherlands will act as host country for the Claims Commission for Ukraine. This is the next step in our international efforts for a compensation mechanism for people like Olha. Claims will be reviewed, assessed and decided upon - key for facilitating future compensation. 1/2
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The official launch of the Claims Commission is a crucial step to achieve justice for Ukraine.
I signed the convention on behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in the presence of President Zelensky, President Sandu, Minister Sybiha, Minister Popșoi, @coe.int and European partners. 1/3
I signed the convention on behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in the presence of President Zelensky, President Sandu, Minister Sybiha, Minister Popșoi, @coe.int and European partners. 1/3
December 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The official launch of the Claims Commission is a crucial step to achieve justice for Ukraine.
I signed the convention on behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in the presence of President Zelensky, President Sandu, Minister Sybiha, Minister Popșoi, @coe.int and European partners. 1/3
I signed the convention on behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in the presence of President Zelensky, President Sandu, Minister Sybiha, Minister Popșoi, @coe.int and European partners. 1/3
We are welcoming President Zelensky and our international partners to The Hague to officially launch the Claims Commission for Ukraine 🇺🇦
@ministerbz.bsky.social will sign the convention, setting up the second pillar of a compensation mechanism for Russia's aggression.
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@ministerbz.bsky.social will sign the convention, setting up the second pillar of a compensation mechanism for Russia's aggression.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:49 AM
We are welcoming President Zelensky and our international partners to The Hague to officially launch the Claims Commission for Ukraine 🇺🇦
@ministerbz.bsky.social will sign the convention, setting up the second pillar of a compensation mechanism for Russia's aggression.
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@ministerbz.bsky.social will sign the convention, setting up the second pillar of a compensation mechanism for Russia's aggression.
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This week, a team of the Netherlands is at the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review in Geneva to highlight our commitment to shifting short-term aid to self-reliance, resilience and inclusion of refugees in national systems and localisation. Check our PROSPECTS partnership: 1/2
December 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This week, a team of the Netherlands is at the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review in Geneva to highlight our commitment to shifting short-term aid to self-reliance, resilience and inclusion of refugees in national systems and localisation. Check our PROSPECTS partnership: 1/2
Ukraine's future is in Europe.
Our Director General for European Cooperation, Heleen Bakker, participated in today's ministerial meeting on Ukraine's EU accession path in Lviv. The Netherlands supports Ukraine on implementing key reforms and meeting the Copenhagen criteria. 1/2
Our Director General for European Cooperation, Heleen Bakker, participated in today's ministerial meeting on Ukraine's EU accession path in Lviv. The Netherlands supports Ukraine on implementing key reforms and meeting the Copenhagen criteria. 1/2
December 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Ukraine's future is in Europe.
Our Director General for European Cooperation, Heleen Bakker, participated in today's ministerial meeting on Ukraine's EU accession path in Lviv. The Netherlands supports Ukraine on implementing key reforms and meeting the Copenhagen criteria. 1/2
Our Director General for European Cooperation, Heleen Bakker, participated in today's ministerial meeting on Ukraine's EU accession path in Lviv. The Netherlands supports Ukraine on implementing key reforms and meeting the Copenhagen criteria. 1/2
Ambassador Simon van der Burg explains how Finland strengthens societal resilience through emergency stockpiles, shelters, 72-hour self-sufficiency and joint exercises between government and businesses. 1/2
December 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Ambassador Simon van der Burg explains how Finland strengthens societal resilience through emergency stockpiles, shelters, 72-hour self-sufficiency and joint exercises between government and businesses. 1/2
Today marks the start of Finnish President Alexander Stubb's state visit to the Netherlands. Finland and the Netherlands work together in international partnerships such as the EU, the UN and NATO, striving to build strong, resilient societies. ⬇️
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December 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Today marks the start of Finnish President Alexander Stubb's state visit to the Netherlands. Finland and the Netherlands work together in international partnerships such as the EU, the UN and NATO, striving to build strong, resilient societies. ⬇️
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This year's Human Rights Tulip Award was presented to media platform @ayinnetwork.bsky.social for their work in Sudan.
On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, our Human Rights Ambassador Wim Geerts presented the award at the Peace Palace. 1/2
On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, our Human Rights Ambassador Wim Geerts presented the award at the Peace Palace. 1/2
December 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This year's Human Rights Tulip Award was presented to media platform @ayinnetwork.bsky.social for their work in Sudan.
On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, our Human Rights Ambassador Wim Geerts presented the award at the Peace Palace. 1/2
On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, our Human Rights Ambassador Wim Geerts presented the award at the Peace Palace. 1/2
Human rights belong to everyone – everywhere, at all times. Yet they are violated every day.
That is why the Human Rights Tulip will be presented today on #HumanRightsDay to support human rights defenders around the world and recognize their important work.
That is why the Human Rights Tulip will be presented today on #HumanRightsDay to support human rights defenders around the world and recognize their important work.
December 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Human rights belong to everyone – everywhere, at all times. Yet they are violated every day.
That is why the Human Rights Tulip will be presented today on #HumanRightsDay to support human rights defenders around the world and recognize their important work.
That is why the Human Rights Tulip will be presented today on #HumanRightsDay to support human rights defenders around the world and recognize their important work.
Comme la CEDEAO et leurs partenaires européens, les Pays-Bas condamnent fermement la tentative de coup d’État, hier au #Bénin. Nous réaffirmons notre soutien au peuple béninois et aux institutions démocratiques du pays.
December 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Comme la CEDEAO et leurs partenaires européens, les Pays-Bas condamnent fermement la tentative de coup d’État, hier au #Bénin. Nous réaffirmons notre soutien au peuple béninois et aux institutions démocratiques du pays.
Today marks one year since the fall of the Assad regime. The Netherlands stands with the people of Syria as they navigate this transition.
Lasting stability demands accountability, justice and a future built on inclusive dialogue and human rights. A Syria for all.
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Lasting stability demands accountability, justice and a future built on inclusive dialogue and human rights. A Syria for all.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Joint statement by High Representative Kallas and Commissioners Šuica and Lahbib on the first anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime
One year ago, the fall of the Assad regime marked the end of decades of a brutal dictatorship, responsible for the death, disappearance and displacement of hundreds of thousands of people and for the ...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Today marks one year since the fall of the Assad regime. The Netherlands stands with the people of Syria as they navigate this transition.
Lasting stability demands accountability, justice and a future built on inclusive dialogue and human rights. A Syria for all.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Lasting stability demands accountability, justice and a future built on inclusive dialogue and human rights. A Syria for all.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Last June, the Netherlands hosted the NATO Summit in The Hague - a diplomatic highlight.
How do you organise an unprecedented logistical and security operation? It takes a village.
Watch the official documentary via our YouTube channel (ENG subtitles available): www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqgI...
How do you organise an unprecedented logistical and security operation? It takes a village.
Watch the official documentary via our YouTube channel (ENG subtitles available): www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqgI...
December 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Last June, the Netherlands hosted the NATO Summit in The Hague - a diplomatic highlight.
How do you organise an unprecedented logistical and security operation? It takes a village.
Watch the official documentary via our YouTube channel (ENG subtitles available): www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqgI...
How do you organise an unprecedented logistical and security operation? It takes a village.
Watch the official documentary via our YouTube channel (ENG subtitles available): www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqgI...
Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children is a deplorable tactic of war. We need concrete action to bring these children home. The Kingdom of the Netherlands welcomes the adoption of an important #UNGA resolution on this topic, which we were honoured to co-sponsor. 1/2
December 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children is a deplorable tactic of war. We need concrete action to bring these children home. The Kingdom of the Netherlands welcomes the adoption of an important #UNGA resolution on this topic, which we were honoured to co-sponsor. 1/2
This week, the Netherlands welcomed policymakers, researchers and industry leaders from across the OECD to discuss one of the most strategic technologies of our time: semiconductors. We explored how we can strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem and visited ASML and Brainport.
December 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This week, the Netherlands welcomed policymakers, researchers and industry leaders from across the OECD to discuss one of the most strategic technologies of our time: semiconductors. We explored how we can strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem and visited ASML and Brainport.
The top 3 nominees for the #HumanRightsTulip 2025 🌷have been announced: Maeen Al-Obaidi (Yemen), Ayin Network (Sudan) and KUPI (Indonesia). These inspiring human rights defenders each play a crucial role in protecting rights and freedoms.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The top 3 nominees for the #HumanRightsTulip 2025 🌷have been announced: Maeen Al-Obaidi (Yemen), Ayin Network (Sudan) and KUPI (Indonesia). These inspiring human rights defenders each play a crucial role in protecting rights and freedoms.
Read more➡️ www.government.nl/latest/weblo...
Read more➡️ www.government.nl/latest/weblo...
Last year, 570 adolescent girls and young women were infected by HIV every day. Today, more than 9 million people living with HIV still lack access to treatment.
International HIV assistance remains vital for prevention and for sustaining community health services. 1/2
International HIV assistance remains vital for prevention and for sustaining community health services. 1/2
December 1, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Last year, 570 adolescent girls and young women were infected by HIV every day. Today, more than 9 million people living with HIV still lack access to treatment.
International HIV assistance remains vital for prevention and for sustaining community health services. 1/2
International HIV assistance remains vital for prevention and for sustaining community health services. 1/2
This week marks the start of the state visit to #Suriname. The visit is dedicated to the broad cooperation between Suriname and the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the warm ties between our communities. ⬇️
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December 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This week marks the start of the state visit to #Suriname. The visit is dedicated to the broad cooperation between Suriname and the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the warm ties between our communities. ⬇️
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For a year now, the people of #Georgia have exercised their rights by standing up for freedom and democracy despite intimidation, violence and repression. No government can ignore their plea. 1/2
November 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
For a year now, the people of #Georgia have exercised their rights by standing up for freedom and democracy despite intimidation, violence and repression. No government can ignore their plea. 1/2
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Sudan faces the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. As needs intensify, the Netherlands is stepping up its support. Important that @stasbho.bsky.social has now provided additional funding to help people who lack food, safety, and basic services. 1/2
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November 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Sudan faces the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. As needs intensify, the Netherlands is stepping up its support. Important that @stasbho.bsky.social has now provided additional funding to help people who lack food, safety, and basic services. 1/2
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The Netherlands fully supports the call from France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom about the worrying situation in the West Bank.
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Israel/Palestine - Situation in the West Bank - Statement by the E4 group (November 27, 2025)
We – France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom – strongly condemn the massive increase of settler violence against Palestinian civilians and call (…)
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November 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Netherlands fully supports the call from France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom about the worrying situation in the West Bank.
www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-f...
www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-f...
Violence takes many forms, including femicide, online harassment and abuse, domestic violence and conflict-related sexual violence. Women and girls are affected worldwide – including in the Netherlands. 1/2
November 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Violence takes many forms, including femicide, online harassment and abuse, domestic violence and conflict-related sexual violence. Women and girls are affected worldwide – including in the Netherlands. 1/2
Our thoughts are with all those affected by the devastating fires in Hong Kong. We mourn the many lives lost and wish strength to the families, the injured, and the community. We stand in solidarity with Hong Kong as emergency responders continue their difficult work.
November 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Our thoughts are with all those affected by the devastating fires in Hong Kong. We mourn the many lives lost and wish strength to the families, the injured, and the community. We stand in solidarity with Hong Kong as emergency responders continue their difficult work.