News - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Fighting in Sudan - Updates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

   On 15 April violent clashes between government forces and militias began in the Sudanese capital Khartoum. Fighting is also ...

   News item | 26-04-2023 | 10:09

5. European Union (EU) imposes further sanctions on Syrian regime

   On 24 April 2023 the European Union (EU), at the initiative of the Netherlands and other member states, adopted additional ...

   News item | 24-04-2023 | 10:54

6. First support package for Ukraine in 2023: €274 million for defence and recovery

   The Netherlands is to provide Ukraine with extra support. On Monday, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation ...

   News item | 03-04-2023 | 15:49

7. Wopke Hoekstra to address media freedom during Summit for Democracy

   On 29 and 30 March 2023 the Netherlands will be one of the co-hosts of the second Summit for Democracy’, organised by the United ...

   News item | 29-03-2023 | 14:45

8. 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

9. 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

10. Diverse programme international summit on Artificial Intelligence

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is essential for technologically advanced and future-proof armed forces. At the same time, it brings ...

    News item | 19-01-2023 | 14:14