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Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs ๐ณ๐ฑ retweeted
Jun 10
State-sponsored intimidation and violence have no place in Europe or anywhere else. Together with partners, the Netherlands condemns threats and attacks linked to Iranian security services against dissidents, journalists & Jewish communities.
Statement:
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Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs ๐ณ๐ฑ retweeted
Jun 9
A stronger Europe depends on countries willing to work together and take responsibility. Good to continue that conversation with @GuntherKrichba3 during the German state visit.
We discussed EU enlargement, competitiveness and Europeโs capacity to act in a changing world.
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Statement by the Netherlands, the UK, France, Sweden, Japan, Australia and others, on the importance of humanitarian access to Gaza.
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Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs ๐ณ๐ฑ retweeted
May 29
With a drone hitting an apartment building in Romania, Russia is once again showing its reckless disregard for civilian life in its war of aggression against Ukraine. The Netherlands firmly condemns this and will continue to support enhancement of @NATOโs Eastern Flank. 1/2
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Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs ๐ณ๐ฑ retweeted
May 27
As EU foreign ministers gather in Cyprus to discuss Ukraine and Europeโs security, @eddyvanwesselโs photographs show the human stories behind those conversations.
@andrii_sybiha and I visited his exhibition. A powerful reminder of why Europe must continue to stand with Ukraine.
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Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs ๐ณ๐ฑ retweeted
On 20-21 May, Sweden, as current chair, hosted the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) with๐ง๐ช๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ช๐บ๐ซ๐ท๐ฉ๐ช๐ณ๐ฑ๐ธ๐ช๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ง๐บ๐ธ in Stockholm. The meeting brought together Special Envoys, UNSE Xia @un_greatlakes, representatives of ongoing mediation efforts - including AU mediator Togo, Qatar and the US - alongside invited experts and @FBAFolke.
The meeting demonstrated a shared commitment to coordinated international support for peace in the Great Lakes region.
On 22 May the members of the ICG published a statement, read statement here: government.se/statements/202โฆ
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Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs ๐ณ๐ฑ retweeted
May 22
In recent months, the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated significantly.
See the statement below issued by the Netherlands and international partners, in which we call on Israel, among other things, to put an end to the expansion of illegal settlements.
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Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs ๐ณ๐ฑ retweeted
May 22
Today in Helsingborg, Allies looked ahead to the NATO Summit in Ankara and confirmed that Europe is stepping up within NATO: investing more, taking on greater responsibility, and strengthening our defense industries. This strengthens NATO and our collective deterrence & defence.
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Today, on the Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus, we stand with those unjustly detained. We welcome the recent releases, but many remain imprisoned in harsh conditions. The Netherlands calls for the immediate & unconditional release of all political prisoners.
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Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs ๐ณ๐ฑ retweeted
May 20
The images shared by extremist Minister Ben-Gvir of detained Flotilla activists are shocking and unacceptable. This treatment of detainees violates basic human dignity. I raised this directly with my Israeli colleague @gidonsaar and will summon the Israeli ambassador. 1/2
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Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs ๐ณ๐ฑ retweeted
May 16
A warm welcome to Prime Minister @narendramodi and Foreign Minister @DrSJaishankar in the Netherlands.
This visit reflects the importance of the partnership between India and the Netherlands in a rapidly changing world. I look forward to further deepening our ties.
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On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia, the Netherlands stands as an ally with all LGBTIQ persons worldwide. Discrimination and violence endanger all of our rights, safety, and fundamental freedoms as a democratic society. #IDAHOBIT
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The Netherlands was pleased to host this yearโs political consultations with Brazil today, reaffirming our strong and multifaceted partnership. 1/2
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Our excellent political and economic cooperation is built on 200 years of diplomatic relations. In the current geopolitical climate, Brazil remains a key partner for our Kingdom. 2/2
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Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs ๐ณ๐ฑ retweeted
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Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs ๐ณ๐ฑ retweeted
May 14
The Netherlands remains committed to ensuring accountability for Russian war crimes. Today, the Netherlands is one of 41 countries that, through the Moscow Mechanism at the OSCE, request an independent report on Russiaโs indoctrination and militarisation of Ukrainian children.
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Following his announced resignation, the Netherlands would like to thank Mr Christian Schmidt for his efforts as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the past five years. We remain a staunch supporter of the @OHR_BiH to foster stability and progress on reforms.
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Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children is a truly cynical crime.
At yesterday's meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, @ministerBZ highlighted our efforts to trace and reunite victims, provide psychosocial support, and ensure justice.
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The Netherlands firmly condemns Russiaโs deportation and forced adoption of Ukrainian children, alongside its systematic manipulation of information and inauthentic online behaviour. We welcome the UKโs sanctions against Russian disinformation & foreign interference networks. 1/2
Today the UK has sanctioned 85 individuals and entities involved in the forced deportation, indoctrination and militarisation of Ukrainian children, alongside those driving Russiaโs information warfare campaigns.
In some of the toughest action to date, the UK is exposing and combatting hostile Russian activity across multiple fronts, including recent attempts to interfere in Armenian elections.
ALT Graphic reads: Sanctioned. The drivers of Russiaโs malign information warfare.
ALT Graphic reads: Sanctioned. The drivers of Russiaโs forced deportation and militarisation of Ukrainian children.
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Along with the sanctions against those involved in abducting Ukrainian children. Yesterday, the EU also imposed new sanctions for these horrible crimes. 2/2
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