News - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1. The Netherlands and Ukraine strengthen cooperation with a conference in Breda

   Tuesday marks the start of the annual Lviv Conference, an event organised by the Netherlands and Ukraine aimed at strengthening ...

   News item | 27-03-2026 | 17:10

2. HNLMS Evertsen to be deployed to the Mediterranean

   The air defence and command frigate HNLMS Evertsen will be deployed to the eastern Mediterranean from this week until early ...

   News item | 09-03-2026 | 11:30

3. New Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation

   On 23 February 2026 the members of the Jetten government were sworn in. Tom Berendsen (Christian Democratic Alliance, CDA) is the ...

   News item | 23-02-2026 | 16:15

4. After 4 years of war, the Netherlands continues to support Ukraine

   On 24 February 2022 Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Every day, the Ukrainian people fight for their lives and ...

   News item | 19-02-2026 | 09:12

5. Netherlands to host International Claims Commission for Ukraine

   The Netherlands has announced that it will host the International Claims Commission for Ukraine, which will deal with ...

   News item | 17-12-2025 | 13:40

6. Agreement between the Netherlands and Indonesia on the return of 2 Dutch prisoners

   The Netherlands and Indonesia have reached an agreement on the return of 2 Dutch nationals who have been imprisoned for several ...

   News item | 02-12-2025 | 14:19

7. More than 1.2 Million Visitors for the Netherlands Circular Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

   From 13 April to 13 October 2025, the World Expo took place in Osaka, Japan. The Netherlands participated with the circular ...

   News item | 13-10-2025 | 15:49

8. Kingdom of the Netherlands at the United Nations General Assembly

   The Kingdom of the Netherlands is attending the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. What topics are going to ...

   News item | 22-09-2025 | 12:30

9. Foreign minister Veldkamp and minister Boerma resign

   Minister of Foreign Affairs Caspar Veldkamp and Minister for Foreign Trade Hanneke Boerma have resigned their office.

   News item | 23-08-2025 | 14:00

10. Quantum computers are coming, and the Netherlands is ready

    Whenever you share sensitive information, caution is essential. Strong passwords and two-step verification offer protection. But ...

    News item | 17-07-2025 | 14:49