NL Embassy in Estonia

Thank you Secretary General @vseviov for joining us and for sharing your strategic views on European security. Coming from the Low Countries, which are partly below sealevel, we simply had to become tall in order to survive…

Relations between the Netherlands and Estonia are outstanding. Situated on Europe’s eastern border, Estonia is a key partner – both bilaterally and at EU and NATO level – in promoting democratic values and European security. So it was a pleasure to receive President @AlarKaris in The Hague today. The threat posed by Russia is a palpable daily reality in Estonia. We discussed the need to keep supporting Ukraine and maintain the pressure on Russia. I assured the president of the Netherlands’ continued engagement in the protection of Europe’s eastern flank. For the Netherlands, Estonia is a leading example when it comes to digitalisation, and we will continue working together closely in this field too.

Koning en minister-president ontvangen president van Estland | Nieuwsbericht | Rijksoverheid.nl rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws…

Estonia and the Netherlands are close friends and partners. We are working together to strengthen European security. Pleased to sign an agreement with my Estonian colleague @Tsahkna, facilitating the exchange and mutual protection of classified information between our countries.

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.

Happy Independence Day to Estonia! Elagu Eesti! 🇪🇪

Prioriteit op mijn eerste dag: kennismaken met @andrii_sybiha, tegen de achtergrond van vier jaar Russische agressieoorlog en Oekraïense moed 🇺🇦 We blijven hen volop steunen, zo lang als nodig is. Ik zie uit naar onze samenwerking.

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…

Great to reconnect with my esteemed colleague @ministerBZ 🇳🇱 in Kyiv 🇺🇦. Estonia and the Netherlands remain unwavering in our support for Ukraine 🇺🇦. We also reaffirmed our commitment to establishing a special tribunal under @coe in The Hague to prosecute Russia’s crime of aggression. Every one of Russia’s crimes must have consequences.

🇪🇪🤝🇳🇱 #Estonia and the #Netherlands share a strong commitment to #InternalSecurity and #resilience. Today in #Tallinn, discussions focused on cooperation on migration, civil protection, digital solutions, and volunteer engagement in crisis response.

A good example of 🇳🇱🤝🇪🇪 cooperation, boosting defence production & supporting Ukraine! 👍👍👍

Today, on Ukraine’s Independence Day, the entire Estonian nation stands in thought and in spirit together with the people of Ukraine. Your fight for freedom is not only the story of Ukraine – it is the story of all of us, of all Europe and of the free world. Estonia knows how precious independence is. We see how the aggressor seeks to redraw borders through violence, and if the aggressor is given in to, his appetite will only grow. We must not reward aggression but stand against it together. 🇪🇪’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is unwavering. Ukrainians are defending not only their homes and people, but also the very values on which Europe rests – freedom and justice. That is why Estonia stands with Ukraine not only in words but in deeds. Always. On Ukraine’s Independence Day we reaffirm once again – you are not alone. Estonia and other free nations will stand by your side for as long as it takes. We believe in Ukraine’s future, we believe in freedom, and we believe that together we can overcome aggression. Happy Independence Day, Ukraine🇺🇦!

Today we mark Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day 🇺🇦 Ukrainians have been bombed, robbed of their homes and even their children. And yet they persist and stand strong. The Netherlands will remain firm in its support. Our commitment to a free and independent Ukraine is unshakeable.

Happy Restoration of Independence Day to Estonia!

On 17 July, our thoughts are with the 298 victims of the downing of flight #MH17, including 196 🇳🇱 nationals, and their loved ones. The recent @ECHR_CEDH judgment and @icao decision confirm Russia’s responsibility. We remain committed to achieving truth, justice & accountability.

That's a wrap! The #NATOsummit in The Hague was the largest logistical and security operation ever held in the Netherlands. Thank you to all our allies, partners and everyone involved behind the scenes for a very successful summit.

Get involved and register to take part in all of today’s discussions: natopublicforum.org 2/2

NATO Public Forum Live kicks off on Day 1 of the #NATOsummit in The Hague! Tune in and watch the opening conversation with @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte on YouTube (@ministerieBZ) ⤵️ m.youtube.com/user/ministeri… 1/2

Today is #WorldBicycleDay! Did you know that in the Netherlands, there are more bikes than people?

Op de Lennart Meri Conference stond één vraag centraal: kan Europa zichzelf #verdedigen? Het antwoord is ja. Maar dat vereist langdurige investeringen, technologische vernieuwing en nauwe #samenwerking binnen @NATO en EU. Vrijheid vraagt nu om voorbereiding en gezamenlijke inzet.