News - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1. Foreign minister Hoekstra’s response to Russian attack on Ukraine

   'The Netherlands strongly condemns the Russian attack on Ukraine,' Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra has said. 'This is ...

   News item | 24-02-2022 | 13:16

2. Peruvian photojournalist Atoq finds safe haven in Shelter City The Hague

   Atoq, a Peruvian photojournalist, has begun a three-month residency in The Hague under the Shelter City programme. The programme ...

   News item | 09-12-2021 | 16:13

3. Focus on Afghanistan: Netherlands worked day and night on evacuation

   The Netherlands made every effort, together with allies, to ensure that evacuations took place smoothly. The local embassy team ...

   News item | 24-08-2021 | 15:44

4. Lilit Martirosyan receives Human Rights Tulip 2020

   The Human Rights Tulip 2020 was awarded today to Lilit Martirosyan. Minister of Foreign Affairs Stef Blok presented the prize ...

   News item | 10-12-2020 | 17:26

5. The Netherlands holds Syria responsible for gross human rights violations

   Today the Netherlands announced its decision to hold Syria responsible under international law for gross human rights violations ...

   News item | 18-09-2020 | 11:34

6. Minister Grapperhaus relaxes rules for long-distance relationships

   Please note: this news item was published on 16 July 2020. Read more about the current approach to tackling coronavirus in the ...

   News item | 16-07-2020 | 17:10

7. Countries want psychosocial support to be standard part of aid package in crisis situations

   In Amsterdam 24 countries and 10 international aid organisations have agreed on the minimum requirements for emergency aid. Food ...

   News item | 08-10-2019 | 19:25

8. Minister Kaag opens MHPSS conference

   On Monday, 7 October, the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Sigrid Kaag, opened the International ...

   News item | 07-10-2019 | 12:04

9. Foreign minister Stef Blok commemorates MH17 in Australia and Malaysia

   Minister of Foreign Affairs Stef Blok’s visit to Australia and Malaysia on 27 and 28 March focused mainly on commemorating and ...

   News item | 28-03-2019 | 14:58

10. Netherlands to intensify military mission in Afghanistan and end involvement in Mali

    The Dutch Cabinet today agreed to step up the Netherlands' contribution to the NATO mission in Afghanistan and to extend it by ...

    News item | 15-06-2018 | 15:45