The senate of the Netherlands overwhelmingly voted in favour of Finland and Sweden’s accession to
@NATO
. Hereby, the Netherlands concluded its parliamentary ratification. A warm welcome to
@Ulkoministerio
and
@SweMFA
!
The Netherlands will spend 2% of its GDP on defence in 2024. The Dutch government decided to substantially increase its defence budget with 40%. We stick to the Wales
@NATO
pledge. For our security.
#priceless
The Netherlands will host the
@NATO
Summit in 2025! The first Dutch Summit in NATO’s history. Thankful for the support of Allies! Looking forward to it.
Great day with the Dutch delegation in Vilnius, headed by
@MinPres
,
@WBHoekstra
and
@DefensieMin
.
The Netherlands stands firmly with Ukraine in defending its people against Russian aggression, together with our allies. Also on Ukraine Independence Day. The Dutch and Ukrainian flags wave side by side at the
@NLinUK
embassy in London.
- 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚜𝚏𝚎𝚛 -
Aan alle mensen die mijn werk als woordvoerder afgelopen jaren met hun talent en humor nog leuker maakten: veel dank! Na de zomer een nieuwe uitdaging: aan de slag met het veiligheids- en defensiebeleid van
@MinBZ
. Veel zin in! Maar nu eerst vakantie.
Today, Allies selected Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte as the next Secretary General of
@NATO
.
@MinPres
will assume his functions as SG from 1 October 2024. Thankful for the trust of Allies in our Prime Minister to lead the Alliance in these challenging times.
The Netherlands will invest €10,7 billion extra in Defence. The new Dutch coalition agreed to structurally and substantially increase the Defence budget with €3 billion. We stand ready to prioritize international security, in close cooperation with our
#NATO
and
#EU
partners.
Farewell, the Netherlands ! Thank you, friends and colleagues, for good laughs, good work and good memories. In the years to come, I will make it my task to ensure that the merely 310 km - 193 miles ! - between London and The Hague will feel like even less.
#NorthSeaNeighbours
The Netherlands and Ukraine signed a 10-year security agreement today.
@MinPres
and
@ZelenskyyUa
signed the document in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. For the security of Ukraine and for European security. Let it be clear: we stand firmly with Ukraine.
New horizons ahead: joining the
@NLinUK
team in London this summer as deputy ambassador. Looking forward to further expand the excellent relationship between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
A fruitful day in Brussels at NATO’s
#ForMin
meeting with minister
@HankeBruinsSlot
. Strong sense of unity amongst Allies, also in our steadfast support for Ukraine. The Netherlands supports Ukraine with an additional €2.5 bln package in 2024.
With Dutch delegation in Kyiv for fruitful consultations on the future security arrangements between Ukraine and the Netherlands. Our commitment is strong, as is our perseverance in defending Europe against Russian aggression. We stand with Ukraine.
The Netherlands and Ukraine are to sign a security agreement covering the next ten years. The agreement signals the Dutch government's commitment to provide enduring support to Ukraine.
Ukrainian President
@ZelenskyyUa
was warmly welcomed in the Netherlands today. He spoke with military and civilian personnel at military base Soesterberg. Honored to participate, with the great team of colleagues that work tirelessly to support Ukraine. For as long as it takes.
One year ago, Russia started its war of aggression. There was no keeping count of the Ukrainian flags on route during my Dutch morning commute. We stand with Ukraine, and will remain to stand with the Ukrainians for as long as it takes. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦
The Netherlands, Germany and Denmark will provide Ukraine with 100 Leopard 1A5 Main Battle Tanks, including ammunition and military training. We will continue to support the people of Ukraine in their fight against Russian aggression.
#StandWithUkraine
On this day, 74 years ago, we founded
@NATO
. Today and tomorrow, 31 (!) allied Ministers of Foreign Affairs will meet in Brussels Headquarters to discuss security affairs with Ukraine, EU and Asian partners, and welcome Finland to the Alliance. On my way.
A good day in Washington DC for talks with friends and Allies about Ukraine. The Netherlands announced it will further ramp up its military support for Ukraine adding another € 4 billion for 2024/2025. Ukraine must win the fight. For their security and ours.
We have a location and date for the
@NATO
Summit in the Netherlands! The 2025 NATO Summit will be held at
@WorldForum_
in The Hague from 24 to 26 June. It is the first time since NATO’s founding in 1949 that the Netherlands hosts a Summit.
Off to a great start at the
@NATO
Summit in Madrid, with an important step towards membership of Finland and Sweden. Excellent news for the Alliance and for our joint security!
The
@NATO
Summit in Washington DC is in full swing, with
@MinPres
,
@ministerBZ
and
@DefensieMin
participating for the Netherlands. Proud of the committed, great
@DutchMFA
colleagues who prepared these meaningful days - and those preparing the Summit in The Hague next year!
The Netherlands spearheads a new initiative to jointly deliver a Patriot system for Ukraine. We will contribute core components from our stock and invite European countries to add parts. We continue to support Ukraine, also in its air defense.
Ukraine and the Netherlands started consultations on the bilateral long term security arrangement for Ukraine. We are committed to Ukraine’s security.
More than 65 countries from around the world gather in Malta today. Strong message of support for
@ZelenskyyUa
’s Peace Formula.
The Dutch and the Danes will deliver fourteen
#Leopard2
A4 tanks to Ukraine, in addition to the previously announced Leopard 1 tanks. The Netherlands is part of the international tank coalition that supports Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.
#StandWithUkraine
While Russia is waging a war in Europe, NATO and EU are on the same side of history: united in our conviction to cooperate and defend sovereignty. The Netherlands strongly welcomes today’s Joint EU-NATO Declaration signed by
@vonderleyen
,
@jensstoltenberg
and
@eucopresident
.
Today, July 17th, we commemorate that 10 years ago, 298 innocent people lost their lives, 196 from the Netherlands. Amongst them 80 children. Court of law concluded it was a Russian BUK missile that brought down Flight
#MH17
over Ukraine. Justice will prevail.
Visited Washington DC to meet with our American friends in the run-up to the NATO Summit in two weeks. Had fruitful talks at NSC, State, Pentagon a/o about NATO and our unwavering support for Ukraine. Our transatlantic alliance is stronger than ever. Looking forward to Vilnius!
Beautiful
@PragueEU
welcomes
@HankeBruinsSlot
and other NATO foreign ministers. In town for the ministerial meeting in the run-up to the
@NATO
Summit in July. On top of the agenda: further strengthening our allied support to
#Ukraine
.
With Minister
@WBHoekstra
in Bucharest at the NATO Foreign Ministerial Meeting. Strong message: we support the Ukrainians, for as long as it takes.
@NATO
stands united.
The Netherlands has now provided over €1.2 billion in military aid to Ukraine. Deliveries include armored vehicles, maritime vessels, heavy weapons, missiles, machine guns, ammunition, clothing, generators, food and medical supplies. And more will follow.
#StandWithUkraine
The Netherlands is a strong supporter of the new EU Military Assistance Mission for Ukraine, decided upon by the EU Foreign Ministers yesterday. With its military training, the EU further supports Ukraine in resisting Russia’s aggression.
#EUMAM
#CSDP
Had a good second round of consultations on the future security arrangements between Ukraine and the Netherlands, following up on our talks in Malta late October. The Netherlands is committed to continue to provide strong support to Ukraine and its people.
Grande Dame
@NATO
turns 75 - the strong and seasoned mater familias to our family of Allies. Steadfast in its defence against threats and securing our freedom. In NATO headquarters today with minister
@HankeBruinsSlot
, kicking off with an anniversary ceremony amongst 32 nations.
First week in office, first trip abroad: new Dutch Foreign Minister visits
@NATO
Headquarters in Brussels.
@DutchMFA
Minister - and veteran -
@HankeBruinsSlot
met
@JensStoltenberg
to discuss our unwavering support for Ukraine and the importance of the transatlantic Alliance.
The Netherlands is a proud founding member of NATO, the cornerstone of our collective security. My experiences in Afghanistan taught me firsthand about the importance of our transatlantic Alliance. Look forward to working with you on furthering NATO's goals,
@jensstoltenberg
. 3/3
Europa moet een grotere rol spelen in onze veiligheid. Dat kan niet zonder ieders fair share bijdrage aan EU en NAVO. Ook van ons. Dit en meer Nederlandse ambities in de reactie van
@MinBZ
en
@Defensie
op de
@IOBevaluatie
over defensiesamenwerking
#EU
➡️
The Netherlands warmly welcomes the application of
#Finland
and
#Sweden
for
#NATO
membership. Their accession will further strengthen the Alliance. We stand ready to enhance military and security cooperation. Will proceed with ratification without delay.
In gastcollege over veiligheidsbeleid en diplomatie met studenten
@univgroningen
en professor
@Jochemwiers
heb ik deze 15 aanbevelingen behandeld. Copyright onze Ambassadeur in Brussel
@PJKleiweg
!
In light of NATO's 73rd anniversary, international landmarks across the Alliance are illuminated in
@NATO
blue tonight. In the Netherlands, the Erasmus Bridge is lit.
#Bluenified
Brilliant Dutch diplomat Delphine Pronk joins
@eu_eeas
as Chair of EU’s Political and Security Committee and Deputy Political Director. Excellent choice,
@JosepBorrellF
. Congratulations
@FienBZ
!
Am very proud and honored to have been appointed by
@JosepBorrellF
as Chair of EU’s Political and Security Committee/ Deputy Political Director.
@NLatEU
@MinBZ
Minister
@HeikoMaas
opens the European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management at
@AuswaertigesAmt
@GermanyDiplo
in Berlin. The Netherlands is happy to have two seconded Dutch experts working at the Centre to enhance our European security framework!
Op de ambassades van
@MinBZ
werken ook attachés van
@Defensie
. Collega van Defensie Jan Dekker vertelt in de
#Veiligheidsdiplomaat
over militaire diplomatie: ‘Je zit daar om gezamenlijk bij te dragen aan het veiligheidsbeleid van Nederland.’ -
Strong support for Ukraine in
@FT
letter from
@MinPres
Mark Rutte, Mette Frederiksen, Petr Fiala, Olaf Scholz and Kaja Kallas. We Europeans have a special responsibility. We must act with resolve and redouble our efforts. Ukraine needs it. Europe needs it.
The end of 2022 is near. The end of Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine is not. In 2023 the Netherlands will make €2.5 billion available for Ukraine, mostly military aid. Our message to the people of Ukraine: you can count on us for as long as it takes.🇺🇦
Strong unity amongst Allies and partners across the globe at the
#NATO
#MadridSummit
. We will step up our political and military support for Ukraine in resisting Russian aggression for as long as it takes. With
@MinPres
,
@WBHoekstra
and
@DefensieMin
.
Important news from Washington DC for Ukraine and its people fighting the Russian aggression: US lawmakers approve $60bn in military aid to Ukraine. 🙏🏻
Ukrainians are under constant missile threat. The Netherlands announced it has the intention to join the US and Germany in providing Ukraine with surface-to-air Patriot missile capabilities to defend itself against the ongoing Russian aggression.
#StandWithUkraine
️
The borders of Poland are our borders. We stand side by side in allied unity for European security. It was a pleasure to co-chair the Polish-Dutch working group on Security & Defence today. Thank you for your visit,
@PolandMFA
and
@PLinNederland
!
In Prague to discuss joint Czech-Dutch efforts for Ukraine, NATO affairs and the upcoming Czech EU Presidency. Very useful meetings with Deputy Minister
@TomasKopecny_CZ
and MFA & MoD colleagues. With SG Paul Huijts
@DaanHuisinga
@DavidRolingBZ
and
@sandervandsluis
- many thanks!
The United Kingdom is an important ally for our Euro-Atlantic security. Thank you for having us, London! Third of three excellent bilateral meetings on international security and defence with Germany, France and UK this month. We stand united with our European friends 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 🇳🇱
Thank you
@AvandenBroek
@JorisGeeven
and
@knbui1
for your visit to 🇬🇧 yesterday. Excellent discussions with FCDO, Cabinet Office, MoD and RUSI on geopolitics, international security and cooperation.
We nemen afscheid van collega
@StijnMols
. Dank voor je grote bijdrage aan het Europese veiligheidsbeleid, kunde en kwaliteit. Mogelijk gemaakt door de waardevolle uitwisseling tussen
@BelgiumMFA
@BEinNL
en
@MinBZ
@NLinBE
🇧🇪🇳🇱 Tot ziens bij
@eu_eeas
, Stijn! 🇪🇺
Afscheidsreceptie voor
@stijnmols
, 🇧🇪 uitwisselingsdiplomaat bij 🇳🇱
@DutchMFA
als coördinator EU Veiligheids- en Defensiebeleid. Vanaf 16 september wordt hij Head of Division - Security & Defence Policy bij 🇪🇺
@eu_eeas
, de European External Action Service. Veel succes Stijn! 👋
Vandaag debatteert
@ministerBZ
Knapen met
@BuZaTweedekamer
over de NAVO en de OVSE op de Bezuidenhoutseweg 67 - voorheen het adres van het ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken
@MinBZ
.
Today, EU Foreign Ministers and Defence Ministers, including Dutch
@ministerBZ
Knapen and
@DefensieMin
Kamp, will discuss the
#StrategicCompass
at the
#FAC
in Brussels. The Compass will guide EU security and defence for years to come.
Next Monday, HR/VP
@JosepBorrellF
presents 1st draft of
#StrategicCompass
to EU Foreign & Defence Ministers during joint
#FAC
session. The Compass proposes how to strengthen EU security and defence policy in increasingly competitive strategic environment.
#EUDefence
#EUinAction
De NAVO is er voor Nederland. In Nederland. In het Limburgse Brunssum is een van de drie operationele hoofdkwartieren van de NAVO gevestigd. Lees erover in de
#Veiligheidsdiplomaat
:
Today is Europe Day - a day to cherish European cooperation. For peace is not a given. In The Hague, we marked
#EuropeDay
with keynotes by
@CDS_Defensie
&
@ChairmanEUMC
and panels on Ukraine & the necessity to strengthen our defence industry. Excellent event hosted by
@Defensie
.
Lees het interview met
@MinBZ
topdiplomaat
@PMGrotenhuis
in De Veiligheidsdiplomaat: “Nederland is een land met durf, dat zich durft uit te spreken, en wordt daar internationaal voor erkend.”
Hier ➡️