As close North Sea Neighbours in a world full of uncertainties, it is of utmost importance to work together closely as partners, allies and friends. We are therefore raising our level of ambition and focusing our discussions on:

• Strengthening defence cooperation and continuing support for Ukraine 
• Shared concerns about the situation in the Middle East and efforts to help ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and address the energy crisis 
• Increasing bilateral cooperation on energy and jointly pursuing long-term security of energy supply and other critical goods, as per the NL-UK Energy MoU and highlighted during a roundtable with CEOs from the British and Dutch energy sectors.

Upon arrival in the UK, Prime Minister Jetten was shown a drone demonstration, highlighting one key aspect of the joint Dutch–UK support for Ukraine.

He also took part in a roundtable on European cooperation with representatives from Chatham House, the Resolution Foundation and UK in a Changing Europe, to hear their latest insights. The importance of establishing closer European economic and security cooperation was underlined.