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The Netherlands armed forces contribute to international peace and security. This sometimes requires military deployment. The Netherlands’ navy, army, air force and marechaussee are therefore active throughout the world in, among other places, Afghanistan, Africa and off the coast of Somalia.
News
Netherlands asked to host Nuclear Security Summit 2014
The US and South Korea have asked the Netherlands to host the Nuclear Security Summit in 2014. The summit, an initiative of ...
House agrees to deployment of autonomous anti-piracy team
The House of Representatives has agreed to the contribution of an Autonomous Vessel Protection Detachment (AVPD) to Operation ...
Syria must guarantee safety of observers and journalists
Foreign minister Uri Rosenthal is deeply concerned about the growing violence in Syria. Yesterday, a French journalist was killed ...
The Netherlands announces water for development plans
International cooperation minister Ben Knapen has announced how the Netherlands will help developing countries solve their water ...
Concern about violence and political process in Iraq
Foreign minister Uri Rosenthal has condemned the attacks in Iraq and is concerned about the political process there.
Documents and publications
Freedom: a right for everyone; a duty for governments; the mission of the United Nations
Speech by Uri Rosenthal, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands - 66th General Assembly of the United Nations, New York, ...
Nuclear Dilemmas: Present and Future
Speech by Uri Rosenthal, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, at the official opening of the 4th International ...
Opening speech by Ed Kronenburg at the Plenary Meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), Noordwijk
Opening speech by Ed Kronenburg, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, on behalf of Uri ...
Prosecution in the case of the incident involving Hr. Ms. Tromp
This is the text of the letter Minister Opstelten of Security and Justice sent to the Lower House on Friday afternoon on 15 April.
Contribution of the Netherlands to UN Mission in Sudan Extended
The Netherlands will extend its participation in the current peace mission of the United Nations in Sudan by a maximum of six ...
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