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At the United Nations in New York, Prime Minister Jetten Showed No Sign of the Political Crisis in The Hague

NRC·25 September · 22:00·1 hour ago

Prime Minister Rob Jetten (D66) used the UN General Assembly in New York to defend the International Criminal Court against US President Donald Trump’s threats of sanctions, calling them an attack on international law. During his first attendance at the assembly, Jetten met with various global leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while ministers Tom Berendsen, David van Weel, and Sjoerd Sjoerdsma participated in bilateral talks on issues ranging from Gaza to Sudan. This diplomatic push occurred despite a domestic budgetary crisis in the Netherlands that halted negotiations during Jetten’s absence. The delegation navigated logistical challenges within the UN building through established relationships, focusing on securing humanitarian aid access for Sudan amidst ongoing civil war.

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