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I look back on excellent first meetings with EU friends in Brussels: my Italian colleague @Antonio_Tajani, Spanish colleague @jmalbares and EU Commissioner @MartaKosEU. We are committed to building a stronger EU and deepening partnerships to tackle global challenges.

Thank you for a very good meeting @DrSJaishankar. The Netherlands cherishes its friendship with India. Now is the time to deepen our cooperation. I am keen to take our relation to a more strategic level and help strengthen EU-India relations.

Last night, the 7th Dutch repatriation flight from the Middle East was completed. The 75 Dutch nationals on board were welcomed in Cairo by our embassy colleagues. A total of 1,026 Dutch nationals have now been repatriated - 40 via other EU flights. government.nl/latest/weblogs…

Le Royaume des Pays-Bas et la France ont signé un traité pour renforcer la lutte contre le trafic de drogue dans les Caraïbes. Cela reste une priorité absolue. En cette période particulière, une coopération étroite avec nos partenaires à travers le monde est essentielle. 1/2

The Kingdom of the Netherlands and France signed a treaty to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking in the Caribbean region. This remains an absolute priority. Especially at this time, close cooperation with partners around the world is essential. government.nl/documents/publ…

Women's rights and gender equality are important issues for me. As a minister, as a human being, and as the father of two daughters. #InternationalWomensDay is a day to reflect. But not to be silent. That is why I spoke with three inspiring women: Mekka, Alma, and Linda. 1/2

Alongside Foreign Minister @jnbarrot, I participated in a call with EU and Gulf countries. I strongly condemned Iran's ongoing attacks and expressed full solidarity with our partners. These indiscriminate attacks on the region are inexcusable and must stop immediately. 1/2

The escalation in the Middle East affects Europe directly. With Commissioner @dubravkasuica I discussed how the EU can act in solidarity with partners in the region, protect our shared interests and strengthen strategic partnerships across the Mediterranean.

Important exchange with my EU colleagues today. We deplore Iran’s long-standing destabilising role, reaffirm our solidarity with the Iranian people, and call for an end to further regional escalation. We stand in full solidarity with our partners in the Gulf, Jordan and Iraq.

The Netherlands expresses its outrage and profound sorrow in response to the findings of the UN Human Rights Council’s Fact-Finding Mission on El Fasher. Today, ministers from 🇩🇪🇬🇧🇳🇴🇮🇪&🇳🇱 announce a new coalition for atrocity prevention & justice in Sudan government.nl/documents/dipl…

Russia was supposed to capture Kyiv in 3 days. Four years later,they are advancing at a snail’s pace. "Three Days That Never Came" is a mini-documentary about Ukrainian resistance & courage against Russian aggression. It also shows how Ukraine adapted in the information space.

We need to support Ukraine in its fight for freedom. And Russia must be forced to pay a high price for its aggression. The Netherlands provides Ukraine with political, military, financial, humanitarian and moral support. Read more about our efforts: government.nl/latest/news/20… 2/2

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has entered its fifth year. A brutal war without provocation, that Russia can end today. This morning, @ministerBZ and @ministerBHOS joined Ambassador @AndriyKostinUa to honour Ukraine's perseverance and reiterate our full support. 1/2

Today marks four years of Ukrainian resistance against Russia's war of aggression. A fight for freedom and for our security in Europe. Strong support is more crucial than ever. As is maximum pressure on Russia. To our Ukrainian friends I say: we will remain firmly by your side.

They have officially started! Today, we welcomed our new ministers @ministerBZ Tom Berendsen and @ministerBHOS Sjoerd Sjoerdsma to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We look forward to working with them. 📸 RVD

The 🇺🇳Human Rights Council has kicked off in Geneva. On the very day our new government takes office, and 🇳🇱 ministers are inaugurated by His Majesty the King, we welcome @DutchMFA Director Multilateral Affairs #HRC61. We will make our last year as member of the Council count.

Through this account, Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen and his team will share updates and insights on his work in the Netherlands and abroad. All previously published posts have been archived.

Minister of Foreign Affairs @ministerBZ Tom Berendsen and Minister of Foreign Trade and Development @ministerBHOS Sjoerd Sjoerdsma have been sworn in as members of the government led by @MinPres Rob Jetten. We welcome them at our ministry! government.nl/latest/news/20…

Despite Russia’s aggression, Ukrainians stand strong and determined. Amid a freezing winter and after almost four years of unimaginable human suffering. They are not alone. @ministerBZ David van Weel underlined our unwavering support for Ukraine in Amsterdam's Dam Square 🇺🇦 🇳🇱