News - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1. European Union (EU) imposes further sanctions on Syrian regime

   On 24 April 2023 the European Union (EU), at the initiative of the Netherlands and other member states, adopted additional ...

   News item | 24-04-2023 | 10:54

2. First support package for Ukraine in 2023: €274 million for defence and recovery

   The Netherlands is to provide Ukraine with extra support. On Monday, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation ...

   News item | 03-04-2023 | 15:49

3. Wopke Hoekstra to address media freedom during Summit for Democracy

   On 29 and 30 March 2023 the Netherlands will be one of the co-hosts of the second Summit for Democracy’, organised by the United ...

   News item | 29-03-2023 | 14:45

4. Minister Hoekstra launches 'Dialogue Group on Accountability for Ukraine' in Ukraine

   Today at the United for Justice Conference in Lviv, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra launched the Dialogue Group on ...

   News item | 03-03-2023 | 20:14

5. Call to action on responsible use of AI in the military domain

   Government representatives meeting at the REAIM summit have agreed a joint call to action on the responsible development, ...

   News item | 16-02-2023 | 16:38

6. Diverse programme international summit on Artificial Intelligence

   Artificial Intelligence (AI) is essential for technologically advanced and future-proof armed forces. At the same time, it brings ...

   News item | 19-01-2023 | 14:14

7. Netherlands earmarks €2.5 billion for support to Ukraine in 2023

   In 2023 the Netherlands will make €2.5 billion available to support Ukraine. The government expects that this amount will be ...

   News item | 23-12-2022 | 10:45

8. The Netherlands provides equipment and parts to Ukraine to help repair its energy infrastructure

   This winter the Netherlands is supporting Ukraine by providing a shipment of materials so the country can repair crucial energy ...

   News item | 08-12-2022 | 18:02

9. Viasna Human Rights Center wins Human Rights Tulip 2022

   The Human Rights Tulip for 2022 is awarded to the Viasna Human Rights Center in Belarus. Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke ...

   News item | 08-12-2022 | 17:24

10. Human Rights Tulip 2022: top three candidates

    There are three candidates left in the running for the Human Rights Tulip 2022, the prize awarded by the Ministry of Foreign ...

    News item | 28-11-2022 | 09:36