Ministry of Foreign Affairs

At home all over the world

Every hour of every day, the externe link: Ministry of Foreign Affairs promotes the interests of the Kingdom abroad. The Ministry coordinates and carries out Dutch foreign policy at its headquarters in The Hague and through its missions abroad. It is likewise the channel through which the Dutch Government communicates with foreign governments and international organisations.

As a country that looks beyond its borders, the Netherlands is committed to building a safe, stable and prosperous world. In The Hague, and at more than 150 embassies and consulates worldwide, staff are actively involved in addressing issues such as poverty reduction, climate change, respect for human rights and the rule of law and eliminating conflict. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also works closely with the other ministries to help shape the Europe of the future and ensure that the Netherlands speaks with one voice in the European Union.

Our expert staff serve Dutch citizens, businesses and institutions in over 150 cities all over the world and in The Hague. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs - at home all over the world.

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NATO to focus more on digital threats

NATO has pledged to focus more on digital threats in future. This has been affirmed in the Posture Review, which is one of the ...

News item | 21-05-2012

Government congratulates Heineken on GBCHealth Business Leadership Award

On behalf of the Dutch government, Ben Knapen, Minister for European Affairs and International Cooperation congratulates Heineken ...

News item | 21-05-2012

Possibility of new Dutch consulate in China

The possibility of opening a Dutch consulate-general in Chongqing, China, was discussed this week by Prime Minister Mark Rutte and ...

News item | 21-05-2012

Issues

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