Netherlands Consulate General in NY

Connecting the Netherland & the Northeast of the United States. Economic, consular & cultural affairs 🇳🇱🇺🇸 Follow @DutchCultureUSA @NLintheUSA

[Netherlands Embassy in the US 🇳🇱🇺🇸 @NLintheUSA]

Today is #WorldBicycleDay! Did you know there are more bikes than people in the Netherlands? And by 2027, we’re aiming for 600,000 bike parking spots at train stations. Why? Because the future moves on two wheels.

[Birgitta Tazelaar @NLAmbassadorUSA]

Today, we join our American friends in observing #MemorialDay. 🇺🇸🇳🇱

The Netherlands remains forever grateful to the heroes who fought for our freedom. From the adopted graves at Margraten to today, we will #NeverForget your sacrifice.

[Birgitta Tazelaar @NLAmbassadorUSA]

Today we observe #IDAHOBIT by standing with the LGBTIQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 community. As we celebrate 25 years of marriage equality in the NL🇳🇱, we know our work isn't done. The march toward equality continues. We stand for the rights of all LGBTIQ+ persons. 🏳️‍⚧️ #LoveIsLove

[Birgitta Tazelaar @NLAmbassadorUSA]

A powerful reminder from @MinPres of our shared history. 🇳🇱🇺🇸

This year marks 250 years since Sint Eustatius gave the #FirstSalute to the US flag, the first official recognition of American independence. A cornerstone of the centuries-strong bond we continue to build today.

[Netherlands Embassy in the US 🇳🇱🇺🇸 @NLintheUSA]

We observed two minutes of silence at 2 p.m. today in observance of Dutch #RemembranceDay. We remember all, civilians and soldiers, who were killed in war situations or during peacekeeping operations since the outbreak of World War II. We will never forget.🕯️

[Netherlands Embassy in the US 🇳🇱🇺🇸 @NLintheUSA]

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we recognize the vital role journalists play in upholding democracy and accountability. We defend their right to report because access to reliable information is essential. Let's stand for press freedom and honor their contributions.

[Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 @DutchMFA]

Happy King's Day! 👑🇳🇱

The Netherlands celebrates the birthday of His Majesty King Willem Alexander with street markets and parties around the country.

Wear orange and eat a 'tompouce'. Let's celebrate!

[Birgitta Tazelaar @NLAmbassadorUSA]

Congratulations to King Willem-Alexander on his birthday today! From music and dancing to the famous flea markets, #Koningsdag is quite the celebration!

Whether you are in the Netherlands or here in the US, celebrate the King's birthday with us by proudly wearing orange! 🇳🇱🇺🇸🧡

[Netherlands Embassy in the US 🇳🇱🇺🇸 @NLintheUSA]

Happy Dutch-American Friendship Day! 🇺🇸🇳🇱

[Netherlands Embassy in the US 🇳🇱🇺🇸 @NLintheUSA]

Happy Dutch-American Friendship Day! 🇺🇸 🇳🇱

Today we celebrate the official start of US-NL diplomatic relations. On April 19, 1782, John Adams was formally received by the States General in the Hague while seeking support for the Revolution.

[Birgitta Tazelaar @NLAmbassadorUSA]

Happy Dutch-American Friendship Day! 🇳🇱🇺🇸

April 19, 1782: the day John Adams persuaded the Dutch to accept him as a representative of the newly born United States. 🤝

[Birgitta Tazelaar @NLAmbassadorUSA]

We commemorated our shared values at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, held vital discussions on trade and security at the US Chamber of Commerce and the White House in DC, and explored maritime and climate innovation in Miami.

[Netherlands Consulate General in NY @NLinNY]

@PhillyMayor @koninklijkhuis Thank you, Mayor Parker, for the gracious hospitality extended to our Royal Couple. We look forward to deepening the ties between the Netherlands and Philadelphia.

[Mayor Cherelle L. Parker @PhillyMayor]

It was an extraordinary honor to welcome @koninklijkhuis King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to Philadelphia, as we discussed local business, and the urban environment and evolutions of our nations and cities.

250 years ago, the Netherlands were the first European nation to officially recognize the United States’ independence, and we value that act of friendship to this day.

We thank you, the Dutch Royal Delegation, for your visit to Philadelphia. Our City is truly grateful.

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[Netherlands Consulate General in NY @NLinNY]

@GovernorShapiro Thank you, Governor Shapiro, for the gracious hospitality extended to our Royal Couple. We look forward to deepening economic ties between the Netherlands and Pennsylvania.

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

Pennsylvania and the Netherlands have stood together for centuries, dating back to when William Penn first founded our Commonwealth.

345 years later, the First Lady and I are proud to welcome King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima to Philadelphia. Watch: https://t.co/1Rnv4GpIsJ

[Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 @DutchMFA]

The Netherlands signed a Letter of Understanding with Pennsylvania, setting out our intention to continue working together on trade and collaboration in key sectors such as agriculture, hightech and Life Sciences & Health. ⬇️

[Tom Berendsen @ministerBZ]

Thank you, @SecRubio, for your hospitality in Washington D.C.

The Netherlands is keen to invest in our trans-Atlantic relations. We cherish the close cooperation between our countries.

We had a constructive discussion about Iran, Ukraine, our NATO cooperation and Lebanon. 1/3

[Pennsylvania Governor's Office @PAGovOffice]

King Willem-Alexander on the mutually beneficial partnership between Pennsylvania and the Netherlands: 

 "Clearly our ties have proved their worth... Dutch investments in Pennsylvania and the trade between us supports 60,000 jobs in this state."

 "Our partnership goes beyond commerce... we are united by creativity and innovation."

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

Today, Lori and I were honored to welcome King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to Philadelphia — the birthplace of American democracy.

Our partnership extends back centuries, when Dutch Quakers were among the first Europeans to join William Penn as he founded the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. But our close ties aren’t just a thing of the past — they’re also key to Pennsylvania’s economic success.

Dutch companies employ over 25,000 Pennsylvanians and help build the equipment that fuels our booming agriculture and life science industries. Pennsylvania also exports over $2 billion of products to the Netherlands every year — including groundbreaking medicines and pharmaceutical products that keep people healthy.

Today, I reaffirmed to the King and Queen that my Administration wants to strengthen this relationship — and we’re ready to work together to attract new investment, create more jobs, and continue creating economic opportunitity in Pennsylvania and the Netherlands alike.