A third devastating attack on Ukraine by Russia in one week, with already 17 people killed in and around Kyiv last night alone. Russia must end its terrorizing war. Strengthening Ukraine’s air defence is essential to protect civilians from Russia’s aggression and support Ukraine.

Recent events in Ceuta require immediate and coordinated European response. We welcome the cooperation between Spain and Morocco to ensure the swift return of migrants who entered illegally. We count on EU leadership for swift and effective action to protect our external borders.

Rob Jetten@minister-president.bsky.social · 5d ago

De beelden uit Ceuta maken grote indruk. Goed dat we zien dat Spanje en Marokko zich inspannen om de situatie onder controle te krijgen. Nederland betreurt de doden die gevallen zijn door mensensmokkelaars.

De gebeurtenissen in Ceuta vragen om een onmiddellijke en gecoördineerde Europese reactie. Goed dat Spanje en Marokko samenwerken aan de terugkeer van de illegaal overgestoken migranten. We rekenen op EU leiderschap voor daadkrachtige actie om onze buitengrenzen te beschermen.

Rob Jetten@minister-president.bsky.social · 5d ago

De beelden uit Ceuta maken grote indruk. Goed dat we zien dat Spanje en Marokko zich inspannen om de situatie onder controle te krijgen. Nederland betreurt de doden die gevallen zijn door mensensmokkelaars.

I welcome the hopeful news of a roadmap for the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. This is an important step for Israel’s security, the reconstruction of Gaza and towards lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

Zorgelijke ontwikkelingen in Ceuta. We rekenen erop dat Spanje doet wat nodig is om de EU buitengrenzen te beschermen en dat ook Marokko de nodige stappen zet. Heb hier vanmorgen contact over gehad met mijn Spaanse en Marokkaanse collega’s. Goed dat de EC hulp heeft aangeboden.

De luchtaanvallen op Oekraïne, waarbij burgers omkwamen en het Poolse luchtruim werd geschonden, tonen opnieuw Ruslands roekeloze gedrag. Nederland blijft Oekraïne en bondgenoten steunen. De NAVO blijft alle nodige maatregelen nemen om het NAVO-grondgebied te verdedigen.

Good exchange with my colleague @jnbarrot.bsky.social. I expressed my solidarity with those affected by the devastating wildfires in France. We also discussed developments in the Middle East and the importance of restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Pleasant first call with new UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband. We reaffirmed the strong bond between our countries and our close cooperation as North Sea neighbours. We also discussed developments in the Middle East and the importance of restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

The past two days in Manila provided a valuable opportunity to meet with many colleagues from around the world. Through strong partnerships, the Netherlands will continue to invest in freedom of navigation, maritime security and resilient supply chains.

Together with my Singaporean colleague Vivian Balakrishnan, I moderated a session on maritime security and cooperation. Our message was clear: in today’s interconnected world, the need for open sea lanes is crucial. Freedom of navigation and UNCLOS must be respected, now more than ever.

Valuable discussions with my colleagues from Egypt, Qatar and Oman. We spoke about developments in the Middle East, in particular around Iran, and maritime security. In that context, we underscored the importance of freedom of navigation, including in the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia’s aggression gets worse every day. Today the Kyiv region was hit by 10 ballistic missiles, and in Sloviansk the Latvian honorary consulate was hit. We strongly condemn these brutal attacks and stand in full solidarity with the Ukrainian people and our EU-partner Latvia.

With ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, I discussed our fruitful cooperation with ASEAN as Development Partner. Strong ties support stability, security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and globally. Looking forward to celebrating 50 years of EU-ASEAN relations next year.

I congratulated Foreign Secretary Lazaro on the Philippines’ ASEAN chairship and its success so far. This year also marks 75 years of bilateral relations between our countries. We are close partners, working together on regional stability, maritime security, trade and the rule of law.

Embassies are the eyes and ears on the ground. They build relationships, collect valuable information and turn diplomacy into action. In Manila, I opened the new chancery of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, from where we continue our work in the Philippines.

Ambassades zijn de ogen en oren van Nederland in de wereld. Ze versterken relaties, verzamelen informatie en behartigen onze belangen. In Manilla opende ik het nieuwe gebouw van de Nederlandse ambassade, van waaruit dit belangrijke werk in de Filipijnen wordt voortgezet.

I welcome the adoption of the EU’s 21st sanctions package, targeting Russia’s shadow fleet and banks. Russia’s ability to finance its war must continue to shrink.

Good discussion with U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio in Manila today. We spoke about NATO, Venezuela, Iran and other matters. We will continue cooperation on matters of shared interest, such as freedom of navigation.

Valuable exchange with my Indian colleague Dr. S. Jaishankar on our shared commitment to a stable and open Indo-Pacific. We discussed freedom of navigation, EU-India FTA and our cooperation on energy security, technology and water management under our new Strategic Partnership.

Arrived in Manila, the Philippines, for meetings with ASEAN partners and others. Southeast Asia is an important region for the Netherlands. Good to discuss cooperation on maritime security, high-tech and resilient supply chains. 1/2

Zojuist aangekomen in Manilla, de Filipijnen, voor overleg met ASEAN-landen en andere partners. Zuidoost-Azië is voor Nederland een belangrijke regio. Goed om hier te spreken over samenwerking op het gebied van maritieme veiligheid, hightech en veerkrachtige waardeketens. 1/2

The Netherlands strongly condemns recent Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia, including the announced naval blockade. Such actions foster regional instability, endanger freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and undermine efforts for peace in Yemen.

Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen @ministerbz.bsky.social is coming to Maastricht on 26 August. A speech on the future of Europe, followed by Q&A with the audience. What are you going to ask the minister? Register here: www.aanmelder.nl/europespeech...

Warm congratulations to @edmilibandmp.bsky.social on your appointment as Foreign Secretary. I look forward to strengthening European security together & deepening our longstanding partnership. Thank you Yvette Cooper for our excellent cooperation. I wish you every success in your new role.

Twelve years after the downing of Flight MH17, our thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones. Their loss remains deeply felt every day. The Netherlands remains unwavering in its commitment to seek truth, justice and accountability.

Twaalf jaar na het neerhalen van vlucht MH17 zijn onze gedachten bij alle nabestaanden, voor wie het gemis elke dag voelbaar blijft. Het kabinet blijft zich onverminderd inzetten voor waarheidsvinding, gerechtigheid en rekenschap voor de verantwoordelijken.

As host nation and State Party, the Netherlands stands behind the International Criminal Court and its staff. International courts must be able to carry out their mandate without interference.

Volle dag in Brussel tijdens de Raad Buitenlandse Zaken. We namen nieuwe sancties aan tegen Rusland, spraken met partners uit de Golfregio over de situatie in het Midden-Oosten en over maritieme veiligheid en namen maatregelen tegen de goudhandel die de oorlog voedt in Soedan.

The EU is banning Sudanese gold from the European market through sanctions. This reinforces our call for a ceasefire and meaningful peace negotiations. Sudanese gold should benefit the Sudanese people, not fuel violence.

Goed dat de EU Soedanees goud van de Europese markt weert met sancties. Daarmee zetten we onze boodschap voor een staakt-het-vuren en vreedzame onderhandelingen kracht bij. Soedanees goud moet bijdragen aan de toekomst van Soedan, niet aan geweld.