Kernwapens in verkeerde handen, AI zonder controle, en grootmachten die verdragen negeren. Dit bedreigt ons wereldwijd. Wat in de Indo-Pacific gebeurt, raakt ook Europa en vice versa. Tijdens de Shangri-La Dialogue roep ik op tot meer realisme, openheid en controle. (2/2)

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing met Netherlands Minister of Defence Ruben Brekelmans, US CODEL (Senator Pete Ricketts, @senduckworth) and CODEL House (@repmoolenaar, Rep. Brian Mast, Rep. Greg Stanton) on the sidelines of #SLD25.

Goede kennismaking met collega Chan Chun Sing uit Singapore. Als handelslanden aan zee delen we uitdagingen, zoals beschermen van vrije zeevaart en onderzeese infrastructuur. Op maritiem onderzoek, technologie en defensieproductie zijn er kansen nog meer samen te werken! 🇳🇱🇸🇬

🎥 Watch as 🇳🇱Ruben Brekelmans highlights the vital role of the UNC in the #KORPEN and Indo-Pacific during the IISS News #SLD25. For 75 years, the UNC has stood as a pillar of peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula—alongside Member States like the Netherlands Ministerie van Defensie. #UNC75

Bij de veiligheidsconferentie in Singapore ontmoet ik diverse Aziatische collega’s. Met de Filipijnen en Thailand spreek ik o.a. over Chinese assertiviteit op zee en sabotage van onderzeese infrastructuur. Het beschermen van vrije zeevaart is in ons gezamenlijk belang! 🇳🇱🇵🇭🇹🇭

Onze #veiligheid is nauw verweven met Azië. Wat in de Indo-Pacific gebeurt, raakt ook Europa. Denk aan Noord-Koreaanse steun aan Rusland, spanningen rond handelsroutes en de groeiende invloed van China. Daarom was Ministerie van Defensie bij de IISS News Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

We spraken hier met internationale partners over militaire #samenwerking, risico’s van nieuwe technologie en het belang van stabiliteit op zee. Want wat ver weg lijkt, is vaak dichterbij dan we denken. 👉 defensie.nl/actueel/nieuws…

That's a wrap! The #NATOsummit in The Hague was the largest logistical and security operation ever held in the Netherlands. Thank you to all our allies, partners and everyone involved behind the scenes for a very successful summit.

The Netherlands was pleased to host a delegation from Southeast Asia (#ASEAN) yesterday as part of their diplomatic training at Clingendael Institute. We discussed topics such as Cyber and Law of the Sea. As Development Partner to ASEAN, we are committed to strengthening cooperation.

The curious animals of Amsterdam’s Art Zoo bit.ly/3IQPPwG

Congratulations Prof Mangala Srinivas from WageningenUniversity on the new appointment!

The magic of childhood in the Netherlands straitstimes.com/opinion/the-ma…

Japan's surrender on 15 August 1945 marked the official end of the Second World War for the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The scars remain, also in Asia. Today, we remember and honour the victims of this war from the former Dutch Indies - in the Netherlands and worldwide. 1/2

There are many different commemorations, including in Indonesia, Thailand and Japan. Our embassies and consulates are closely involved. In The Hague, we gather at the Indies Monument. King Willem-Alexander, Dick Schoof, the Indonesian ambassador, and others will lay a wreath. 2/2

Dick Schoof Read more: government.nl/latest/weblogs…

In het FD: Singapore: het verhaal van een eiland zonder water, waarvan ook Nederland kan leren ift.tt/bOcHyh1

Joint Local Statement following three executions in Singapore The Delegation of the European Union issues the following statement, together with the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States and the diplomatic missions of Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom in

Today we mark Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day 🇺🇦 Ukrainians have been bombed, robbed of their homes and even their children. And yet they persist and stand strong. The Netherlands will remain firm in its support. Our commitment to a free and independent Ukraine is unshakeable.

On the UN International Day against Nuclear Tests, the Netherlands urges all states to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and bring it into force. 1/2

🇳🇱Nederlanders in Singapore - save the date!🤝 Ambassadeur Anneke Adema nodigt jullie uit voor een Verkiezingsavond op de Residentie i.p.v. de Prinsjesdagborrel. Vergeet niet je te registreren als kiezer buiten NL!🗳️ nederlandwereldwijd.nl/stemmen #NLinSingapore #stemmen #verkiezingen