News - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1. Rape and sexual violence to be punished with sanctions

   On the eve of International Women’s Day, the European Union (EU) is imposing sanctions against persons and entities guilty of ...

   News item | 07-03-2023 | 10:30

2. 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

3. What does the Netherlands want from the European Union (EU)?

   The European Union (EU) increases the freedom, security and prosperity of the Netherlands. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, ...

   News item | 02-03-2023 | 11:31

4. A year of war in Ukraine: a look back on the Netherlands’ aid efforts

   One year ago Russia launched its military invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine deserves our support and commitment. What has the ...

   News item | 22-02-2023 | 10:30

5. Russian embassy must reduce staff size following deadlocked negotiations

   Negotiations with Russia on the conditions for posting diplomats to diplomatic missions have failed to achieve any results. ...

   News item | 18-02-2023 | 17:13

6. 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

7. War in Ukraine: ‘We can’t leave anyone behind’

   Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, is located less than 35 kilometres from the Russian border. Kharkiv region was partially ...

   News item | 13-02-2023 | 11:42

8. Minister Schreinemacher: €10 million for emergency aid in Syria

   Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher has released €10 million for emergency aid to the ...

   News item | 09-02-2023 | 07:27

9. The Netherlands and Niger to strengthen cooperation on migration

   The Netherlands and Niger plan to work together more closely on tackling irregular migration, improving border management and ...

   News item | 01-02-2023 | 18:54

10. Dutch embassy in Kyiv supporting mine clearance efforts: ‘86 minefields identified’

    Daria Zhydkova from Ukraine was due to go to Angola to work for the HALO Trust mine clearance organisation. She posted her visa ...

    News item | 31-01-2023 | 10:13