Very good news that the European Commission and UK have reached an agreement in principle on the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol. We will carry on working to strengthen cooperation between 🇪🇺 and our close partner 🇬🇧. In these times, this is more important than ever.

#StandWithUkraine

Busy European weeks! Next stop: European Council in Brussels!🇳🇱🇪🇺

Had a good summit in Tirana. Many thanks to our host, Edi Rama. This was a chance to talk with many Western Balkan and EU counterparts. We will continue to work together closely, on support for Ukraine and on migration. This is more important than ever. #EUWBSummit

Great visit to Rome, discussing the European agenda. Grazie!

Always good to be back in Brussels! Full day of talks on EU and beyond.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Roberta Metsola David Sassoli. Always hard-working for the benefit of Europe and a strong defender of its values and principles. And above all a kind and gentle man. My thoughts go out to his family and loved ones.

Dank voor het bezoek en goede gesprek DG for European Affairs and Coordination !

Vandaag en morgen ben ik in Slovenië voor een informele Europese Raad #EUCO en een EU-Westelijke Balkan Top. Vanavond spreek ik met mijn EU-collega’s over de positie van Europa in de wereld. De top morgen staat in het teken van samenwerking met de Westelijke Balkanlanden.

Great session at Clingendael on Europe with Monika Sie Dhian Ho and Netherlands at the EU !

#KSA :
▪️Had a constructive courtesy call today with عواد بن صالح العواد Awwad Alawwad, President of the HRC International
▪️Discussed ongoing #humanrights & legal reforms in #KSA & expressed hope that #womansrightsdefenders be released soon

Vereerd om de Henriette van Lynden lezing te hebben mogen openen. Interessante discussie: “10 jaar Arabische lente”.

Reforming the port of #Beirut is important for the future of Lebanon. The World Bank published this report on what is needed, with contribution of Port of Rotterdam Authority.

The Netherlands stands ready to support implementation 🇳🇱 🇱🇧

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Nederland geeft extra steun aan kwetsbare groepen in #Libanon . Door de coronapandemie en de explosie in Beiroet is de situatie in Libanon verslechterd. De extra financiële steun is bestemd voor vluchtelingen, voedselzekerheid en psychosociale hulp. rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws…

Virtual visit to Jordan. Spoke about Jordan as host country for refugees and stable factor in the region. Discussed mental health, youth employment and creating prospects for refugees and host communities. Jordan continues to be a close ally to the Netherlands.

The EU Heads of Mission to #Yemen are deeply concerned about the situation of FSO Safer oil tanker. It has been unmaintained for the last 5 years and is at imminent risk of triggering a major catastrophe, affecting millions of people in Yemen and beyond.

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'Mrs Sotoudeh’s life is in danger (...)

We call on #Iran to release #NasrinSotoudeh , along with all others imprisoned for defending  #humanrights .'

⤵️ Joint Statement by the 9 European #HumanRightsAmbassadors

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Als lid van de VN Mensenrechtenraad zet Nederland zich in voor gerechtigheid wereldwijd.

Dankzij de inspanningen van Nederland en partners, blijft de VN mensenrechtenschendingen in Jemen documenteren en onderzoeken. Ernstige misdrijven mogen niet onbestraft blijven.

#HRC45

Succes #FdeBoer !! Op naar het EK2021! ⚽️🏆

Excellent meeting today with Ambassador Sahar Ghanem on developments regarding Yemen!