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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands | For Dutch follow @MinBZ
ℹ️ https://www.government.nl/ministries/ministry-of-foreign-affairs
@netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialFor the Netherlands, equal rights for and protection of LGBTIQ+ people are key priorities in our work at the MFA.
On #ComingOutDay, UN Independent Expert Graeme Reid and 🇳🇱 Human Rights diplomat Laura Hoekstra highlight why protecting these rights worldwide remains essential.
@netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialTogether with our partners, the Netherlands reaffirms its continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of the International Criminal Court in this joint statement:
www.government.nl/documents/20...
@ministerbz.bsky.socialReposted by @netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialThe Netherlands will continue to stand up for the International Criminal Court. As host state and as a signatory to the ICC’s Rome Statute, we will continue to do everything in our power to ensure that the Court can function effectively.
@netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialThe Netherlands warmly congratulates Navanethem “Navi” Pillay on being awarded this year’s #NobelPeacePrize in recognition of her efforts to promote peace and international law.
@netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialThis week, the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik brings together participants from 70+ countries.
For 🇳🇱, security, climate and science are all highly relevant for the Arctic region and beyond.
Our polar strategy 2026–2030 is now available in English: www.government.nl/documents/20...
@netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialJoint statement: mediafreedomcoalition.org/joint-statem...
@netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialThis week marks 20 years since investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya was murdered. Attacks on journalists are unacceptable. NL supports the Media Freedom Coalition statement and calls on Russia to let journalists work freely, release those unjustly detained and end their persecution.
@netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialNL and UK continue to strengthen Ukraine's cyber resilience, including through a €7 million Dutch contribution channeled via the UK’s Ukraine Cyber Programme for 2026–2027.
@netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialThe Netherlands and Ukraine held their 2nd Cyber Dialogue in The Hague. We agreed to step up bilateral efforts to counter Russian cyber threats. 1/2
@netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialToday, King Willem-Alexander was presented with the findings of the independent study into the role of the House of Orange-Nassau in the Netherlands’ history of colonialism and slavery. The study was conducted by the University of Leiden. ⬇️
@ministerbhos.bsky.socialReposted by @netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialWe also reaffirmed our humanitarian commitment to supporting patients from Gaza and facilitating medical evacuations to Jordan and spoke of the importance of protecting humanitarian and medical personnel, whose safety is essential to saving lives and delivering critical care. 2/2
@ministerbhos.bsky.socialReposted by @netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialValuable exchange with @drtedros.who.int on our shared priorities for global health. The Netherlands values its strong partnership with WHO. We discussed WHO’s vital role in responding to Ebola and Dutch funding to help WHO respond quickly in emergencies. 1/2
@ministerbz.bsky.socialReposted by @netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialDeutschland und die Niederlande stehen fest zum Int. Strafgerichtshof und seiner wichtigen Rolle im Kampf gegen Straflosigkeit. @aussenminister.diplo.de und ich haben den IStGH besucht und mit Präsidentin Akane und Kanzler Zavala Giler gesprochen. Wir werden den IStGH weiter voll unterstützen.
@ministerbz.bsky.socialReposted by @netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialThe Netherlands and Germany stand firmly behind the International Criminal Court and its essential role in fighting impunity. Together with @aussenminister.diplo.de, we visited the Court and spoke with President Akane and Registrar Zavala Giler. We will continue to provide full support to the Court.
@netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialAt #UNGA81, countries from around the world came together in New York. We asked members of our delegation why meeting face to face matters. 🇳🇱🇦🇼🇨🇼🇸🇽
@netherlandsmfa.bsky.social“Hands off the ICC, and all those other institutions that protect the international legal order.”
Prime Minister Rob Jetten addressed the UN General Assembly on behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. 🇺🇳
Read his full speech: www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten/2...
@ministerbz.bsky.socialReposted by @netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialInternational justice needs an independent and strong ICC. With ministers from across the world, we reaffirmed our support for the Court. Those responsible for the gravest international crimes must be held to account. 1/2
@ministerbz.bsky.socialReposted by @netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialAt the #UNGA event on cultural heritage, I spoke about returning cultural objects. This is about more than the objects themselves, it's about acknowledging history and addressing past injustices. #KingdomNL continues this dialogue with partners like Ghana.
@netherlandsmfa.bsky.social📸 l You can find and download all photos from #KingdomNL at the 81st United Nations General Assembly through our Flickr channel: www.flickr.com/photos/minis...
@ministerbhos.bsky.socialReposted by @netherlandsmfa.bsky.socialSudan and its people are a priority for The Netherlands. The violence must end and humanitarian aid must reach people across Sudan. Good to meet Min Mohi El-Din Salem to discuss developments and how we can support the Sudanese people in their quest for peace and a transition to civilian rule.
