Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands | For Dutch follow @MinBZ
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How do the Netherlands and Pakistan strengthen a long-standing partnership?
In an interview, our ambassador Robert -Jan Siegert reflects on cooperation in trade, climate, water management and regional stability. ⬇️
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In an interview, our ambassador Robert -Jan Siegert reflects on cooperation in trade, climate, water management and regional stability. ⬇️
www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/pakistan...
January 30, 2026 at 4:36 PM
How do the Netherlands and Pakistan strengthen a long-standing partnership?
In an interview, our ambassador Robert -Jan Siegert reflects on cooperation in trade, climate, water management and regional stability. ⬇️
www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/pakistan...
In an interview, our ambassador Robert -Jan Siegert reflects on cooperation in trade, climate, water management and regional stability. ⬇️
www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/pakistan...
The humanitarian situation in Eastern DRC and Burundi is dire, with hundreds of thousands of newly displaced people after recent escalations and clashes. At yesterday's #FAC, the Netherlands called for protection of civilians and humanitarian access. We support key EU efforts:
January 30, 2026 at 12:09 PM
The humanitarian situation in Eastern DRC and Burundi is dire, with hundreds of thousands of newly displaced people after recent escalations and clashes. At yesterday's #FAC, the Netherlands called for protection of civilians and humanitarian access. We support key EU efforts:
Today, the @iaeaorg.bsky.social Board of Governors convened to discuss grave concerns about nuclear safety in Ukraine. On behalf of 11 other Board Members, our Permanent Representative Peter Potman outlined the impact of Russia's targeted attacks and requested a detailed risk assessment. 1/2
January 30, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Today, the @iaeaorg.bsky.social Board of Governors convened to discuss grave concerns about nuclear safety in Ukraine. On behalf of 11 other Board Members, our Permanent Representative Peter Potman outlined the impact of Russia's targeted attacks and requested a detailed risk assessment. 1/2
Today the Netherlands and 23 OSCE participating States invoked the Moscow Mechanism to establish a fact-finding mission to assess Georgia’s implementation of its OSCE commitments. We have repeatedly expressed concern about the rapidly deteriorating situation in Georgia. 1/2
January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Today the Netherlands and 23 OSCE participating States invoked the Moscow Mechanism to establish a fact-finding mission to assess Georgia’s implementation of its OSCE commitments. We have repeatedly expressed concern about the rapidly deteriorating situation in Georgia. 1/2
On #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we honour the memory of the victims of the Holocaust.
We will continue to stand up against antisemitism and hatred in all its forms.
In these times, vigilance is more important than ever.
We will continue to stand up against antisemitism and hatred in all its forms.
In these times, vigilance is more important than ever.
January 27, 2026 at 8:14 AM
On #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we honour the memory of the victims of the Holocaust.
We will continue to stand up against antisemitism and hatred in all its forms.
In these times, vigilance is more important than ever.
We will continue to stand up against antisemitism and hatred in all its forms.
In these times, vigilance is more important than ever.
What keeps a country going after years of crisis? 🇱🇧
Ambassador Frank Mollen on resilience, hospitality and solidarity in Lebanon. ⬇️
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Ambassador Frank Mollen on resilience, hospitality and solidarity in Lebanon. ⬇️
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January 26, 2026 at 7:48 PM
What keeps a country going after years of crisis? 🇱🇧
Ambassador Frank Mollen on resilience, hospitality and solidarity in Lebanon. ⬇️
www.netherlandsandyou.nl/en/web/leban...
Ambassador Frank Mollen on resilience, hospitality and solidarity in Lebanon. ⬇️
www.netherlandsandyou.nl/en/web/leban...
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We stress that any future agreement must respect Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and guarantee its long-term security. The Netherlands and its EU partners will continue to support Ukraine and its people. Our joint statement: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/... 2/2
EU Statement - UN Security Council: Maintenance of peace and security in Ukraine
12 January 2026, New York - Statement on behalf of the European Union delivered by H.E. Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis, Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations at the UN Security Counci...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:51 PM
We stress that any future agreement must respect Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and guarantee its long-term security. The Netherlands and its EU partners will continue to support Ukraine and its people. Our joint statement: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/... 2/2
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As peace talks for Ukraine intensify, so does Russia's aggression. Tonight, the UN Security Council discussed Russia’s brutal hypersonic missile attack, targeting energy infrastructure and killing civilians - an obvious escalation that shows that Moscow does not want peace. 1/2
January 12, 2026 at 10:51 PM
As peace talks for Ukraine intensify, so does Russia's aggression. Tonight, the UN Security Council discussed Russia’s brutal hypersonic missile attack, targeting energy infrastructure and killing civilians - an obvious escalation that shows that Moscow does not want peace. 1/2
As the New Year begins, the Kingdom of the Netherlands conveys its warmest wishes for peace, good health and prosperity. ✨🌎
December 31, 2025 at 10:47 PM
As the New Year begins, the Kingdom of the Netherlands conveys its warmest wishes for peace, good health and prosperity. ✨🌎
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Today, further steps were taken in Miami in the peace talks on Ukraine. We appreciate the efforts of the United States. The Netherlands continues to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and for a lasting peace. We must continue to increase the pressure on Russia to end its war.
December 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Today, further steps were taken in Miami in the peace talks on Ukraine. We appreciate the efforts of the United States. The Netherlands continues to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and for a lasting peace. We must continue to increase the pressure on Russia to end its war.
Through this joint statement: www.government.nl/documents/di..., the Netherlands condemns the approval by the Israeli security cabinet of new settlements in the occupied West Bank. 1/2
Joint statement on new settlements in the occupied West Bank
Joint statement of 24 December by the states of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom, on the 19 new s...
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December 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Through this joint statement: www.government.nl/documents/di..., the Netherlands condemns the approval by the Israeli security cabinet of new settlements in the occupied West Bank. 1/2
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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. ⬇️
www.royal-house.nl/latest/news/...
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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...