Ministry of Foreign Affairs

This ministry contains 5 sections.

Every hour of every day, the 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.

News

Foreign minister speaks with UN deputy secretary-general about international legal order

Foreign minister Frans Timmermans today met with UN deputy secretary-general Jan Eliasson. They discussed the ...

23-05-2013

Minister shocked by anti-gay demonstration in Georgia

Foreign minister Frans Timmermans has expressed shock at the mayhem that ensued at a gay rights demonstration ...

17-05-2013

Netherlands pledges €7.5 million to support High Commissioner for Human Rights

The Netherlands will next year contribute €7.5 million to support the work of the UN High Commissioner for ...

17-05-2013

Koenders highest UN representative in Mali

The Stabilization Mission’s main task is to contribute to a peaceful and stable Mali. Mr Koenders will head a ...

17-05-2013

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