Heading to the UAE and Saudi Arabia for meetings with my colleagues Abdullah bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi and Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh.
Iran's attacks have had a major impact on the Gulf region. Important to visit our partners and to emphasise our strong support and solidarity.
Onderweg naar de VAE. Morgen ontmoet ik mijn collega Abdullah bin Zayed. Daarna vervolg ik mijn reis naar Saoedi-Arabië, waar ik collega Faisal bin Farhan spreek.
De aanvallen van Iran hebben een grote impact gehad. Belangrijk om onze solidariteit te benadrukken met partners in de regio.
Good to connect with my colleagues Petr Macinka 🇨🇿 and Helen McEntee 🇮🇪 at this #FAC. We discussed shared priorities like supporting Ukraine and strengthening European security.
I also signed an agreement with Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel
🇱🇺 to facilitate NL-Luxembourg information exchange.
In Luxemburg voor de Raad Buitenlandse Zaken. Op de agenda staat onder andere de voortdurende Russische agressie tegen Oekraïne en onze steun. We spreken ook over de situatie in het Midden-Oosten. Minister-president Salam van Libanon informeert ons over de laatste ontwikkelingen.
Following Friday’s consultations, the Netherlands, together with the United Kingdom, France and other partners, has reaffirmed our commitment regarding the Strait of Hormuz by signing the statement below.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Glad to welcome Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds and to continue our exchange on EU-UK cooperation.
We must work to strengthen economic ties, also in the field of energy, and increase joint security and defence efforts. Looking forward to a productive outcome of the upcoming EU-UK Summit.
Crucial that both parties remain committed to negotiations. Bold steps are needed to reach an immediate ceasefire and a durable agreement that ensures Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity, and sees to full, effective disarmament of Hezbollah. 2/2
Spoke with Lebanese FM Youssef Rajji. The people in Lebanon suffer greatly as a result of this conflict. I conveyed my condolences for the many civilian casualties. I commended Lebanon for engaging in historic direct talks with Israel in the United States. 1/2
We also discussed the recent antisemitic incidents in the Netherlands. These incidents are completely unacceptable. I underlined our full commitment to safeguard our Jewish community and Jewish life. The struggle against antisemitism remains a key priority. 3/3
The Netherlands is concerned about the ISR death penalty bill, detention circumstances of children, and condemns the approval of 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. We are firmly opposed to any form of annexation. I called for more action to address these issues. 2/3
Spoke with Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar. I welcomed direct talks between Israel and Lebanon. The violence in Lebanon and Hezbollah's attacks on Israel must cease now. A diplomatic solution with regards to Iran is crucial, also to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. 1/3
We also spoke about geopolitics. Useful to learn more about Panama's position regarding regional and international developments. 2/2
Great meeting with my colleague Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez in The Hague. As Caribbean neighbours, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is keen to continue its close cooperation with Panama on shared priorities: fighting transnational crime, port operations, water management, and more. 1/2
Three years of devastating war in Sudan. The Netherlands continues to support those in need through diplomatic efforts, with a strong focus on accountability. We urge the warring parties to agree to an immediate and sustained ceasefire. The people of Sudan have suffered too much.
A pleasure to welcome Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado to The Hague. We discussed current developments in Venezuela and her tireless efforts in peaceful pursuit of freedom and democracy for the Venezuelan people.
Met with Chairman Rep. Brian Mast and Members of the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Keith Self and Rep. Gregory Meeks.
We had a useful exchange on our trans-Atlantic relations and the strategic interests we share.
Tegelijk moeten we focus houden op Oekraïne. Cruciaal dat Europa en de Verenigde Staten nauw blijven samenwerken om een duurzame vredesovereenkomst te bereiken. 3/3
Belangrijk dat het staakt-het-vuren tussen de Verenigde Staten en Iran standhoudt en zal leiden tot een duurzame uitkomst. Essentieel dat de Straat van Hormuz heropent en dat vrijheid van maritieme doorvaart volledig wordt gerespecteerd. 2/3
Dank, Secretary Marco Rubio, voor de gastvrijheid in Washington D.C.
Nederland investeert graag in onze trans-Atlantische relatie. We hechten veel waarde aan de nauwe banden tussen onze landen.
We voerden een constructief gesprek over Iran, Oekraïne, onze NAVO-samenwerking en Libanon. 1/3
At the same time we must stay focused on Ukraine. Crucial that the EU and the US continue to work closely together to reach a lasting peace deal. 3/3
Important that the US-Iran ceasefire holds and will lead to a durable agreement. Essential that the Strait of Hormuz re-opens and freedom of navigation is fully respected. 2/3
Thank you, Secretary Marco Rubio, for your hospitality in Washington D.C.
The Netherlands is keen to invest in our trans-Atlantic relations. We cherish the close cooperation between our countries.
We had a constructive discussion about Iran, Ukraine, our NATO cooperation and Lebanon. 1/3
Alongside my colleagues, I welcome the historic direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in the United States today.
We call on all parties to continue this diplomatic effort to bring lasting security for Israel, Lebanon, and the broader region. We stand ready to offer support.
Vandaag begeleid ik Koning Willem-Alexander en Koningin Máxima tijdens hun werkbezoek aan de Verenigde Staten.
De trans-Atlantische relatie is belangrijk voor onze veiligheid en welvaart. Dit bezoek biedt kansen om onze banden en strategische samenwerking te versterken.
The voice of Hungary is loud and clear. I look forward to working with the new government and hope for a positive path within the EU, alongside clear expectations regarding reforms.
De stem van Hongarije is luid en duidelijk. Ik kijk uit naar de samenwerking met de nieuwe regering en hoop op een positieve koers van Hongarije binnen de EU, met duidelijke verwachtingen ten aanzien van hervormingen.
Venezuela is our kingdom’s largest neighbor. This makes it all the more important to keep lines of communication open.
That is why I spoke with Delcy Rodríguez and emphasized the importance of continuing with institutional reforms and strengthening civil and democratic freedoms.
US and Iran are set to hold crucial talks in Islamabad this weekend, following their much-needed temporary ceasefire. Now is the time to reach a comprehensive deal for durable peace in the Middle East.
Good to speak with minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, whom I commended for Pakistan's key role.
We spraken over gedeelde uitdagingen en onze inzet om onze collectieve veiligheid te versterken. In dat kader keken we ook vooruit naar de NAVO-top in Ankara. Veel dank, minister Fidan, voor de gastvrijheid en ons open gesprek. 2/2