The Netherlands will provide over €200 million of additional military support to Ukraine for air defence and artillery ammunition.

I announced this today at a meeting between NATO defence ministers, Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський and Jens Stoltenberg.

We have no time to lose.
#StandWithUkraine

Three NATO prime ministers call for more air defence for Ukraine. An extraordinary NATO-Ukraine Council this Friday with Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський will discuss how. But the message is clear: “we need to send more.”

Working for peace, security and freedom for 75 years

#1NATO75years

History was made on April 4, 1949.

For 75 years, NATO has been the cornerstone of our collective defence, and indispensable to our security.

Today, we mark #1NATO75years and underline our longstanding bonds, close cooperation, and strong transatlantic Alliance.

#WeAreNATO

🗓️ Day 2: NATO Foreign Ministers are meeting in Brussels, including:

🎉 75th anniversary celebration
🇺🇦 NATO-Ukraine Council
🤝 Indo-Pacific partners and the EU
🗣️ Press conference by Jens Stoltenberg

#1NATO75years | #ForMin

75 years ago today, NATO was founded to protect the security and stability of the Euro-Atlantic area. NATO is united in its resolve. Our strength lies in our unity. The Netherlands, a founding member of NATO, is fully committed to strengthening our Alliance today, and in the…

It's the first #ForMin of the year, and it's a special one!

On the agenda:

🔹 Support to 🇺🇦 Ukraine
🔹 Meeting with Indo-Pacific partners and 🇪🇺 EU
🔹 NATO’s southern neighborhood
🔹 New policy on Women, Peace and Security
🔹 Washington #NATOSummit
🔹 NATO’s 75th anniversary🎂

This Tuesday, the Netherlands will organise the 'Restoring Justice for Ukraine' conference, alongside Ukraine and the European Commission. Different ministers will gather to discuss our long-term efforts to counter impunity and to compensate victims. government.nl/ministries/min… 2/2

🇳🇱🇱🇹 Amazing news! The Netherlands will deploy its Patriot air defence unit in Lithuania for an exercise this summer, lasting several weeks.

This exercise will be essential to strengthen joint air defence on NATO's Eastern flank. Thank you 🇳🇱 Ministerie van Defensie!

We have launched the registration for the 2024 #NATO Youth Summit! Join the Youth Summit Challenge until the 16 April and compete for a sponsored seat to attend and an opportunity to make your voice heard at the event in Miami or Stockholm. Find out more: natoyouthsummit.com

I welcomed Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren, who visited Dnipro and witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by Russian air terror.

We focused on strengthening Ukraine's air defense, providing our defenders with artillery, armored vehicles, and UAVs.

I am grateful to…

SG Jens Stoltenberg announced the results of #NATO ’s latest public opinion polls.

'The data is clear: public support for NATO is extremely strong on both sides of the Atlantic.'

🎥⤵️ #SGReport

Grattis, Sverige! Välkommen till NATO.

The 🇸🇪 Swedish flag is now proudly flying at the NATO HQ in Brussels.

#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

The 🇸🇪 Swedish flag was raised at NATO Headquarters for the first time in a ceremony to mark the country’s membership of the Alliance

Välkommen till NATO, Sverige! Tillsammans är vi starkare.
 
Today, Sweden’s instrument of accession was deposited in Washington D.C. It marks an important milestone in the enduring relationship between NATO and Sweden. As of today, Sweden is a full-fledged member of the Alliance.

On #InternationalWomensDay we recommit ourselves to the #WPSAgenda . NATO's role in promoting gender equality it's a collective commitment that reflects who we are as an Alliance. Our actions today lay the groundwork for a more just and inclusive tomorrow, where women’s voices…

Vrouwen staan op, juist als het moeilijk wordt. Deze strijdbaarheid hebben we hard nodig. Toch worden vrouwen nog altijd uitgesloten en tegengewerkt, en blijft talent en kennis onbenut. Dat moet anders.

Want vooruitgang voor vrouwen betekent vooruitgang voor iedereen. #IWD2024

And they’re in! Välkommen till NATO Sweden at NATO!

Ukraine and the Netherlands. We stand together after two years of full-scale war. After ten years of criminal Russian aggression. Together, we are defending our people and our values. And we must succeed together in this defense and in achieving our goals. Because life must…