News - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1. Swift action needed to salvage oil tanker Safer and prevent a new blow to Yemen

   The tanker Nautica is heading to Yemen to pump oil from the derelict tanker FSO Safer. The ship could break apart at any moment, ...

   News item | 15-07-2023 | 20:38

2. Dutch government announces second aid package for Ukraine, and new envoy for reconstruction efforts

   The Netherlands has earmarked over €118 million for its second aid package for Ukraine for 2023. A sum of €93 million will be ...

   News item | 05-07-2023 | 15:45

3. Government publishes additional export measures for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment

   On 1 September 2023 additional export control measures will enter into force for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. ...

   News item | 30-06-2023 | 09:00

4. The United States and The Netherlands Reaffirm their Commitment to Pursuing Justice and Accountability for Russia’s Unlawful Invasion of Ukraine

   Yesterday, Dutch Minister of Justice and Security Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius and Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra ...

   News item | 20-06-2023 | 18:45

5. Dutch emergency equipment on its way to flooded regions in Ukraine

   Fifteen trucks filled with emergency equipment have departed the Netherlands this afternoon and are on their way to provide ...

   News item | 12-06-2023 | 20:06

6. The Netherlands and Canada to bring case against Syria before International Court of Justice

   Together with Canada, the Netherlands will be instituting proceedings against Syria before the International Court of Justice ...

   News item | 12-06-2023 | 15:00

7. Netherlands sends aid supplies to flooded region in Ukraine

   This news item contains information from Thursday 8 June. The Royal Lifesaving Federation of the Netherlands is now providing 22 ...

   News item | 11-06-2023 | 09:00

8. Expo 2025 Osaka: design of the Netherlands Pavilion unveiled

   The Netherlands has announced its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The Netherlands Pavilion is unique in that it ...

   News item | 05-06-2023 | 16:10

9. Africa Strategy: government presents integrated approach to cooperation with Africa

   The Netherlands is sharpening the focus of its collaboration with Africa by investing more, more specifically, and more ...

   News item | 31-05-2023 | 11:26

10. Highlights of a year of feminist foreign policy

    The Netherlands seeks to reduce inequality, and it is committed to promoting the equality of men, women and LGBTIQ+ people all ...

    News item | 30-05-2023 | 10:30