I had a good conversation with the new British Prime Minister @Andyburnham. The friendship between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, as North Sea neighbours, is very strong: from trade and AI to the energy transition, and from human rights to our security and defence. We both recognise the ongoing need to support Ukraine and the leading role the UK plays in the Coalition of the Willing. The Netherlands will also help to strengthen ties between the UK and the EU. As NATO partners, the UK and the Netherlands are investing in (joint) defence projects and together we are preparing a mission to guarantee freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, when circumstances permit. I look forward to continuing our cooperation with Andy Burnham. We will meet soon in London or The Hague.

Wishing every success to the new British Prime Minister @andyburnham. The United Kingdom is an important partner for the Netherlands. We work closely in areas like trade, the energy transition, defence and support for Ukraine. I look forward to continuing this productive partnership with Andy Burnham. Thank you to @Keir_Starmer. I appreciated our good working relationship.

Good news! In Ankara, I signed a new maritime partnership between our countries with Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer, worth nearly 3 billion euros. Dutch and British companies will work together to build four of the most advanced amphibious transport ships for each of our countries. This deal will create hundreds of jobs and provides a significant boost to NATO in its efforts to counter maritime threats.