Strategic Partnership Between Japan and Netherlands Gains New Momentum
This evening, I held a phone summit with Prime Minister Jetten of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten. Prime Minister Jetten assumed office this February, and this was the first time we…
German-Netherlands Corps to take NATO command role in Estonia, Latvia
NATO will strengthen the defense of its eastern flank by tasking the German-Netherlands Corps with the command of allied troops in Estonia and Latvia in the event of a war…
Belgium Calls for Stronger Benelux Role in Shaping Europe’s Future
Today I received the College of the Benelux Union. The Benelux is experiencing a real momentum and we must seize it. The Benelux has always been a laboratory. Even before…
Europe’s China Policy Is Becoming More American
Europe is no longer debating whether China’s industrial rise is reshaping the global economy. It is now debating whether Europe itself can survive the consequences of that rise without abandoning…
New Zealand and Netherlands Discuss Middle East Stability and Global Prices
Good to speak with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten today for the first time in his role. We discussed the need for stability in the Middle East, which is vital…
PM Modi Wraps Up Productive Netherlands Visit Before Sweden Leg
A successful visit concludes! PM Narendra Modi concluded a productive visit to the Netherlands and emplaned for Sweden. Reflecting the warmth of India-Netherlands ties, he was seen off by PM…
Dutch-Indian Relations Enter New Phase With Strategic Partnership Announcement
A pleasure to catch up with my dear colleague Dr S. Jaishankar. Our countries are longstanding partners, connected by trade, innovation and strong people-to-people ties. The new NL-India Strategic Partnership,…
Dutch PM Highlights History, Energy Security and Governance in Sint Eustatius
The beautiful island of Sint Eustatius is a place with a rich history. You can see and feel this when you visit Fort Oranje and the Heritage Centre. Here, the…
Rob Jetten Begins Caribbean Tour with High-Level Talks in Sint Maarten
On my first day of my journey to the Caribbean, warmly welcomed by Prime Minister Luc Mercelina of Sint Maarten. We discussed the situation on the island and the challenges…
South Korea, Netherlands Discuss Semiconductor Cooperation
I was very pleased to hold my first telephone conversation with Prime Minister Rob Jetten of the Netherlands. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1961, our two countries have…