Today marks 7⃣5⃣ years since the founding of the Council of Europe
@coe
. An institution that acts as the guardian of human rights, democracy and the rule of law for 700 million citizens. The Netherlands is a proud founding member. Discover its history and impact⤵️
#CoE75
@NLatCoE
May 5th marks Liberation Day in the Netherlands, a moment to contemplate our freedom. This year, let's reflect on the realities of war and the importance of global cooperation in securing peace. The privilege of freedom demands responsibility from all of us.
On May 4th, the Netherlands commemorates World War II victims and people who died during wars and peace operations. Tonight, we observe 2 minutes of silence at 8pm CEST in honour of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and peace.
Free, pluralistic and independent media are indispensable for vibrant democracies. Intimidation, persecution and killing of journalists must stop. Read the joint statement of European
#HumanRights
Ambassadors on the occasion of
#WorldPressFreedomDay
@DutchMFA
Together with the EU and NATO, the Netherlands stands united with Germany, Czechia, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden and Lithuania in condemning all Russian activities which aim to degrade our critical infrastructure, weaken our societies, and influence democratic processes. 1/2
The Netherlands welcomes continued diplomatic dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the recent agreement on use of the 1991 Alma Ata Declaration for border delimitation. We welcome joint steps which contribute to regional peace and security.
Warmly welcome the agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the 1991 Alma Ata Declaration as the basis for border delimitation between the two countries.
Border delimitation based on the unambiguous recognition of the territorial integrity of each country has been a key…
🇺🇳Our
@YouthAmbSRHR
Sara Bahgat is in New York with the Dutch delegation for the
@UN
conference on population and development
#ICPD30
.
📢Young people should to be involved at the highest level of decision-making and their voices need to be heard. It is about their future.
Yesterday I had the honor of delivering the statement at the General Debate of the
#CPD
#ICPD30
🇺🇳
📣 I highlighted the importance of tackling misinformation online, the need for CSE, also in humanitarian settings, and the outcomes of the
#GlobalYouthDialogue
📣
Secretary General Paul Huijts was pleased to welcome
@AmbKapoor
, Secretary West
@IndianDiplomacy
, to The Hague for bilateral consultations. A valuable exchange on ways to further strengthen our cooperation, bilaterally as well as on global issues of concern to both our countries.
NL is a long-standing supporter of Georgia’s democratic development. Anti-Western statements by Georgian officials do not reflect our partnership's spirit. We urge authorities to avoid steps that obstruct widely supported EU integration, and ensure the right to peaceful assembly.
👑 Today, we celebrate
#KingsDay
in the Netherlands, and so do our teams around the world! Our colleagues from
@NLinSenegal
looked incredible in blue and orange sustainable fabrics from a Dutch company active in Senegal.
We wish everyone celebrating a great day! 🧡
#Koningsdag
Since the start of the war, thousands of Ukrainian civilians have been arbitrarily detained by Russia. Detainees have also been subjected to torture and sexual violence. I strongly condemn these appalling acts, as reported by the
@OSCE
Moscow Mechanism fact-finding mission. 1/2