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121 General David Petraeus Receives Royal Honor from the Netherlands
The American General David Petraeus has received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Orange Nassau with swords.
122 Country feels deeply for the Royal Family
Prime Minister Mark Rutte spoke to Queen Beatrix and Princess Mabel by telephone this morning. He told them that everyone in the Netherlands felt deeply for them in this time of concern and sorrow.
123 U.S. - Netherlands Meeting on Cyber Security Research & Development
On February 21, 2012 experts from various NL agencies and DHS S&T met in Washington, D.C. to discuss ongoing cyber security R&D programs.
124 Secretary Napolitano and Dutch Minister of Security and Justice Ivo Opstelten Sign Letter of Intent on Cybersecurity Cooperation
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Dutch Minister of Security and Justice Ivo Opstelten today signed a Letter of Intent to build upon cooperative cybersecurity initiatives to promote a safe, secure and resilient cyber environment.
125 World Bank and the Ministry of Security and Justice of the Netherlands to Expand Cooperation in Fighting Global Corruption
Both organizations agree to cooperate in support of criminal and administrative investigations and proceedings by national and international authorities
126 Flux Alliance Program, Hassle free border passage at more than 20 airports
Passengers can now go through border security faster at 20 US Airports by using FLUX. FLUX is a governmental partnership to enhance security and facilitate legitimate global travel.
127 Dutch Minister Ivo Opstelten Visits Washington and New York
Dutch Minister of Security and Justice Ivo Opstelten makes his first visit to the United States February 20-24, 2012
128 Neighbors in Sustainability - Pledge Signing Ceremony
On January 31st, over 40 Embassies and International Organizations joined with Washington D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray and Under Secretary of the US Department of State, Patrick Kennedy to pledge to make their buildings and operations more sustainable.
129 The District of Columbia, the Royal Netherlands Embassy and the Greening Embassies Forum Partner to “Green” Washington, D.C.
More than 30 embassies and international institutes will join Mayor Vincent C. Gray on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at the Royal Netherlands Embassy to sign a pledge.
130 Diplomats and Experts to Address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Conflict and Post-Conflict Settings
Ambassador Renée Jones-Bos and Ambassador-at-Large Melanne Verveer will give Keynote Remarks