Consul General Joe Parente has arrived in Amsterdam
New U.S. Consul General Joseph Parente has arrived in Amsterdam and is looking forward to connecting with the city and all Amsterdammers. Looking forward to…
Remembering the Dutch victims of World War II in Asia
On August 15, 2018, Ambassador Hoekstra laid a wreath on behalf of the United States at remembrance ceremony to commemorate the Japanese surrender and to…
Unveiling of a new bronze bust of Eleanor Roosevelt in Middelburg
On August 6, 2018, Laura and Trudy Roosevelt, granddaughter and great-granddaughter of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, unveiled a bronze bust of Laura’s grandmother Eleanor…
Amsterdam Pride walk
Around 50 staff members and their families from the U.S. Embassy in The Hague and the U.S. Consulate in Amsterdam participated in the Amsterdam Pride…
Expanding the Reach of the Dutch Caucus
During his recent visit to the islands of Aruba, Curacao, and Sint Maarten, Ambassador Hoekstra discussed including the islands in the work of the Congressional Caucus on…
2000 dancers gather from 24 countries to celebrate ‘Uniquely American’ pastime
The 10th European Square Dance Convention is taking place in Amsterdam July 20-22. The weekend is a gathering of members of the European Association of…
Ambassador Deborah L. Birx leading the U.S. delegation at the 22nd International AIDS Conference
MEDIA NOTE – July 20, 2018 Ambassador Deborah L. Birx Travel to Amsterdam Ambassador Deborah L. Birx, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and U.S. Special Representative for…
Ambassador Hoekstra visits the Dutch Caribbean; focuses on common links and building future relation
Ambassador Pete Hoekstra visited the Dutch-Caribbean islands of Curacao, Aruba, and Sint Maarten July 14 to July 19. Through meetings with officials and exploration of…
Dutch sign contract for MQ-9 Reapers
On July 17, 2018, the Netherlands signed a contract with the United States to purchase four MQ-9 Reapers, as well as associated ground stations, sensors, and…
Read: Department of State spokesperson addresses MH17 during daily press briefing
Heather Nauert Spokesperson Department Press Briefing Washington, DC July 18, 2018 EXCERPT FROM TRANSCRIPT: QUESTION: … Does the U.S. Government still stand by its previous statements…
Joint Statement From G7 Foreign Ministers on MH17
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 18, 2018 The G7 foreign ministers today issued the following statement in advance of the anniversary…
Remarks by U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison ahead of NATO summit
Kay Bailey Hutchison U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO NATO Press Briefing July 10, 2018 Ambassador Hutchison gave remarks at a press engagement on July…
Creating the perfect little dish using U.S. dried fruits and tree nuts
U.S. Dried Fruits and Tree Nuts Recipe Book (In Dutch and English) (PDF 1 MB) The popularity of nuts and dried fruits in the…
Embassy Celebrates the American Road Trip on Independence Day
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra hosted the celebration of the 242nd year of America’s independence at the John Adams Park in Wassenaar, the new location of…
Joint Statement from President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Mark Rutte
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2018 Joint Statement from President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Mark…
Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Rutte of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Before Bilater
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release July 2, 2018 Oval Office PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank you very much. It’s…
The United States and the Netherlands Sign Defense Agreement
Ambassadors Pete Hoekstra and Henne Schuwer signed a Chapeau Agreement Establishing a Framework for bilateral Defense Cooperation Activities. With this agreement, the Netherlands and the United States strengthen…
Statement by Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan at the OPCW
STATEMENT BY DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN SULLIVAN AT THE FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE STATES PARTIES JUNE 26, 2018 ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROHIBITION OF…
