Peace and Security

Peace and security are key priorities for the Netherlands. This includes strengthening our collective security and firmly supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression. As member states of both NATO and the EU, the Netherlands and Slovakia have a key role to play in supporting peace and security. Our embassy actively fosters cooperation in this area with the Slovak government as well as with local partners. We support various initiatives aimed at mapping and countering disinformation as a means to build resilience and supporting peace & security.

Trade and Investment

The embassy actively promotes business cooperation between Dutch and Slovak enterprises, thereby contributing to the economic prosperity and competitiveness of both countries. Dutch companies can be innovative partners offering expertise across various sectors, such as sustainable mobility, health care and the energy transition. One example is Circular Slovakia, a platform that facilitates knowledge-sharing and the exchange of best practices among public and private stakeholders to advance a circular economy. To support business between our countries, a range of instruments is available from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), InvestNL, Atradius Dutch State Business and the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia. We closely cooperate with these organizations to connect Dutch and Slovak businesses, further strengthening the economic ties between the Netherlands and Slovakia.

Values

The EU Rule of Law guarantees fundamental rights and values, allows the application of EU law, and supports an investment-friendly business environment. The Netherlands is firmly committed to upholding these values and we cooperate with organizations throughout Slovakia that promote the rule of law, media freedom, and equal rights for women, girls and LGBTIQ+ persons.