News - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Netherlands pledges €300 million for reconstruction and economic recovery of Ukraine

   On Thursday the Netherlands pledged €300 million for the reconstruction and recovery of Ukraine in 2025 and 2026. Minister of ...

   News item | 10-07-2025 | 09:54

9. European Court of Human Rights: Russia responsible for downing of flight MH17

   On 9 July 2025 the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) held that Russia is responsible for the downing of flight MH17 and for ...

   News item | 09-07-2025 | 11:57

10. NATO Summit in The Hague concludes with joint decisions and a focus on the future

    The second and final day of the NATO Summit in The Hague focused on the new NATO standard: spending 3.5 percent of gross domestic ...

    News item | 26-06-2025 | 09:59