In a meeting held at the Binnenhof this morning, Minister-president van Nederland, Mark Rutte, reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between the Netherlands and the United States. The Minister-president met with Senator Chris Coons of Delaware, discussing several crucial matters of mutual interest.
During the meeting, Minister-president Rutte emphasized the strong bond that has united the Netherlands and the United States for the past 400 years. He highlighted the close collaboration and like-mindedness that exists between the two nations.
Directly quoting Minister-president Rutte, he stated, “For 400 years, the Netherlands and the United States have been like-minded partners that collaborate closely.”
One of the key topics extensively discussed during the meeting was the deeply concerning situation in Israel. Both Minister-president Rutte and Senator Coons expressed their shared commitment to finding a peaceful resolution and maintaining stability in the region.
Additionally, the leaders talked about the continued support for Ukraine in its pursuit of democratic reforms. They acknowledged the importance of upholding the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The close alliance within NATO was also a prominent point of discussion, underscoring the commitment of both the Netherlands and the United States towards collective defense and security.
Furthermore, the meeting emphasized the robust economic cooperation between the two countries. (*)