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    Visited the container scanner that facilitates import to the West Bank from Jordan. The scanner was donated by the Netherlands to enhance the Palestinian economy and Israeli security. Glad to hear that both parties, the Israelis and the Palestinians, are pleased with it.

    6 replies . 18 retweets 25 likes
  2. 20h

    Today the discusses chemical weapons in Syria. NL is clear that use of chemical weapons is violation of int’l law. Accountability is neither optional nor negotiable.

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    4 replies . 37 retweets 51 likes
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    Jan 9

    Also during the second phase the NL will stay closely involved in the Brexit negotiations. Full support to as sole EU negotiator.

    4 replies . 13 retweets 8 likes
  4. Jan 9

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Halbe Zijlstra will visit Israel and the Palestinian Territories on the 10th and 11th of January at the invitation of the Israeli and Palestinian Authorities.

    8 replies . 24 retweets 24 likes
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    Jan 8

    : the European Union aligns its lists of sanctioned people and entities with the latest Security Council resolution > 16 persons and 1 entity added to list of those sanctioned Read the press release:

    8 replies . 27 retweets 22 likes
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    Jan 5

    The UN Security Council will discuss Iran today. The Netherlands calls on the Iranian authorities to guarantee fundamental freedoms, including the right to protest, without violence. I expect Iran to follow up on its statement on this. We are monitoring the situation closely.

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    12 replies . 61 retweets 77 likes
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    Jan 4

    Statement on the execution of a juvenile offender in . EU extends its sympathy to the family of the victim, Amirhossein Pourjafar. EU is opposed to under all circumstances and cases with no exception.

    21 replies . 61 retweets 50 likes
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    Jan 2

    All flags of incoming members have been installed at the entrance of the UNSC chamber. is honoured to be a UNSC member in 2018. Thank you for initiating the flag ceremony!

    2 replies . 19 retweets 34 likes
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    Jan 2

    We are very excited to start our term on the ! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. All our statements will be published on

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    3 replies . 56 retweets 75 likes
  10. Retweeted
    31 Dec 2017

    With support from the Gov't of the Netherlands, we work towards women and men’s equal leadership and participation in shaping peace and security and humanitarian action.

    2 replies . 38 retweets 91 likes
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    Jan 1

    3/3 We will continue to monitor the situation

    140 replies . 113 retweets 147 likes
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    Jan 1

    2/3 we expect that the right to peaceful demonstration & freedom of expression will be guaranteed,following Psdt Rohani's public statements.

    84 replies . 132 retweets 145 likes
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    Jan 1

    The is following the demonstrations in . We have been in touch with the Iranian authorities 1/2

    170 replies . 157 retweets 201 likes
  14. Jan 1

    Happy new year! As of today is a member of the of the UN. The Netherlands is looking forward to a special, cooperative year in which we will do our utmost best for a safer and more just world.

    14 replies . 208 retweets 345 likes
  15. 27 Dec 2017

    The Netherlands is pleased with the start of medical evacuations by from , securing unhindered humanitarian access remains vital.

    BBC News - Syria war: Eastern Ghouta medical evacuations begin
    1 reply . 8 retweets 14 likes
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    22 Dec 2017

    We welcome unanimous adaption of resolution with new sanctions on . Full implementation of the sanctions is key. This way, the international community increases the pressure on DPRK to reach a diplomatic resolution. – At United Nations

    13 replies . 13 retweets 21 likes
  17. 22 Dec 2017

    Ministers , and UN Secretary-General kicked-off the membership of of the UN . Find their speeches here:

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    4 replies . 60 retweets 50 likes
  18. 22 Dec 2017

    NL FM announces that Netherlands is honored to become Security Council penholder in 2018. We are looking forward to working closely w/ Security Council members, Afghanistan, regional countries, donors & others, to ensure a meaningful contribution.

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    1 reply . 14 retweets 28 likes
  19. 22 Dec 2017

    FM @HalbleZijlstra to UN Secretary-General at kick-off UN Security Council membership: ‘‘We will be a reliable partner, lending a hand where we can’

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    2 replies . 23 retweets 21 likes
  20. 22 Dec 2017

    UN Secretary-General on the Netherlands membership: ‘you are well placed to help strengthen peace operations, address the diverse drivers of conflict and serve as a bridge between countries and people’

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    39 retweets 48 likes

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