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Egypt Looks Forward to Boosting Water Management Cooperation with the Netherlands

Egypt looks forward to strengthening cooperation with the Netherlands in water management and agriculture, two crucial sectors with promising opportunities for both countries. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry briefed his Dutch counterpart, Wopke Hoekstra, on the latest Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam issue developments, clarifying his country's vision. Ethiopia is in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Dutch host first summit on 'responsible' use of AI in the military

Delegations from both the United States and China are set to attend a summit on the "responsible" use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military this week in the Netherlands, the first of its kind.

Reuters

China lobbies Dutch to defend trade after chip curbs

China’s foreign minister has appealed to his Dutch counterpart to defend free trade after the Netherlands and Japan agreed to cooperate with U.S. restrictions on Chinese access to advanced processor chip technology due to security concerns

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In Romania, French, Dutch FMs sign agreement to boost ties

The foreign ministers of France and the Netherlands paid an official visit to Romania on Friday where they visited a NATO battlegroup, and later signed an agreement to strengthen ties between the three countries amid Russia’s war in neighboring Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 328 of the invasion

Civilian death toll passes 7,000; Ukrainian official offers resignation over Dnipro comments

The Guardian - AU

Thousands march to EU parliament in Strasbourg in support of Iran protesters

Up to 12,000 people marched Monday to the EU Parliament in the eastern French city of Strasbourg in support of Iran’s anti-government protesters while the Eiffel Tower lit the night with the slogan “Woman. Life. Freedom,” which embodies the protest movement spilling beyond Iran.

France 24

Dutch, German ministers condemn child abductions in Ukraine

The German and Dutch foreign ministers have condemned the deportation by Russians of thousands of Ukrainian children, calling it a deliberate policy of cruel and inhumane abductions that is tearing apart families

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Dutch Prime Minister Rutte to visit Washington, meet Biden -NOS

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra will travel to Washington D.C. next week to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden, Dutch national broadcaster NOS reported on Thursday.

Reuters

Netherlands Summons Iranian Ambassador Again Over Executions

The Dutch government will summon the Iranian ambassador to the Netherlands for the second time in a month to voice its deep concerns over the execution of demonstrators, Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra said on Saturday. "Appalled by the horrible executions of demonstrators in Iran.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador again over executions

Reuters

Netherlands willing to house special court for Russia invasion of Ukraine, minister says

The Netherlands would be willing to house a new, U.N.-backed tribunal to try Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra said on Monday.

Reuters

Report uncovers widespread racism at Dutch foreign ministry

The top civil servant at the Dutch foreign ministry has apologized after an independent investigation found widespread racism at the government department in the Netherlands and at its diplomatic outposts around the world

The Independent UK

Netherlands protests 'despicable' Russian response to MH17 verdict

The Dutch government said on Friday it had summoned the Russian ambassador in the Netherlands over what it called Moscow's "utterly despicable" response to the verdict in the trial over the 2014 downing of Flight MH17.

Reuters

Netherlands orders closure of ‘unacceptable’ Chinese police offices

Dutch foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra says presence of ‘illegal’ police offices is ‘unacceptable’

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EU is leaving "naivety" behind with China, Dutch foreign minister says

Dutch foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra said on Monday that the EU is leaving behind naivety when it comes to its relations with China.

Reuters

Dutch government advises against all travel to Iran -ANP

The Dutch government on Friday urged all Dutch nationals to leave Iran and advised against all travel to the country, Dutch news agency ANP quoted Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra as saying.

Reuters

Netherlands in favor of banning Russian tourists from EU -minister

The Netherlands will support proposals to ban Russian tourists from entering the European Union, Dutch foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra said on Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Closes Border to Iraq, Flights Stop amid Violent Unrest

Iran closed its land borders to Iraq as flights to the country halted Tuesday amid violence in Baghdad following influential Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's announcement he would resign from politics. The death toll rose to 22 Iraqis on Tuesday after the unrest erupted the previous day, according to two medical…

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The Independent UK

Dutch government under fire in debate over emissions cuts

Dutch lawmakers have broken into their summer vacations to debate the government’s contentious plans to slash nitrogen emissions that have sparked angry protests by farmers

The Guardian - UK

Justice should be colour blind. So why is it served for Ukraine but not the Congolese?

While the west races to investigate Russia’s war crimes, it continues to ignore atrocities perpetrated on DRC for 20 years

Al Jazeera

Ukraine war crimes investigation receives support of 45 nations

Some 23,000 war crimes are under investigation in Ukraine and investigative teams need coordination, officials say.

Asharq Al-Awsat

The Netherlands Engages In Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan

The Netherlands considered on Wednesday the autonomy plan, presented in 2007 by Morocco, as "a serious and credible contribution to the UN-led political process" to find a solution to the Sahara issue. By this new position, expressed in the joint statement issued after the talks between Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita…

Al Jazeera

German foreign minister vows ‘justice’ for Bucha on Ukraine visit

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says the international community must ensure that Russia is held accountable.

Reuters

Netherlands reopens embassy in Ukraine's Kyiv

The Netherlands will reopen its embassy in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Friday, the Dutch foreign affairs ministry said.

Evening Standard

Netherlands detains 14 Russian superyachts amid sanctions

Dutch government says the ownership of the vessels is being investigated

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