Source: Republic of China Taiwan
MOFA extends sincere congratulations to new Netherlands coalition government following swearing-in
Date：2026-02-23
Data Source：Department of European Affairs
February 23, 2026 No. 053 The new coalition government of the Netherlands, led by Prime Minister Rob Jetten and composed of cabinet members from Democrats 66, the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy, and the Christian Democratic Alliance, was sworn in by King Willem-Alexander today. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its sincere congratulations to the Netherlands on forming its new government. Taiwan and the Netherlands share the values of democracy, freedom, human rights, and the rule of law, and bilateral relations have flourished in recent years. The Dutch government dispatched naval vessels through the Taiwan Strait for the first time in 2024 and extended congratulations to the people of Taiwan for a successful presidential election in 2025. Furthermore, the Dutch parliament has long shown cross-party support for Taiwan, adopting 10 Taiwan-friendly motions between 2024 and 2025. Its actions have fully underscored Dutch society’s high regard for and friendship toward Taiwan. The Netherlands is Taiwan’s second-largest trade partner in Europe and largest source of foreign investment. Taiwan values its close economic and trade ties and strong historical links with the Netherlands. Building on a cordial foundation of mutual trust, Taiwan will continue to work with the Netherlands to strengthen bilateral collaboration in various areas—including semiconductors, technological innovation, and industrial supply chains—so as to jointly benefit the well-being of the people of both countries. (E)