[Netherlands] Message to Belgium

[Dutchy]

GOVERNMENT OF THE NETHERLANDS​

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS​

(NA)DC/2001/0002
PRIVATE​

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Minister of Foreign Affairs (Snail)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Your Excellency,

I have the honour of reaching out on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to open diplomatic communications between our governments.

As our two nations have shared a rich history and strong relationship, I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to working together in the years ahead.

I would also like to extend an invitation to you and your government to participate in a meeting to discuss areas of future cooperation between our two nations. I believe that a meeting between our two governments would provide a valuable opportunity to discuss areas of mutual interest and to identify opportunities for collaboration. Whether it be in the areas of trade, defence, or culture, I am confident that we can find ways to enhance our relationship and to create a stronger, more resilient partnership.

I look forward to your response, and I hope that we can schedule a meeting at your earliest convenience.

I avail myself of the opportunity to assure Your Excellency of my highest consideration.

Yours sincerely,
Bernard Bot
Minister of Foreign Affairs

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[Snail]

GOVERNMENT OF BELGIUM​

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND RELATIONS​

To the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,

Dear Mr. or Mrs. Minister,

The government of Belgium and its people thank you for your desire for diplomatic relations between our two nations, and after some discussion, we agree that it would be mutually beneficial to do such a thing.

Indeed, with our shared history and cultural bond, as you mentioned, reaffirming our commitment to a partnership between our two glorious nations is the obvious thing to do here.

With that in mind, I humbly accept your invitation to a meeting between our two governments, in the hope that this will be the first of many, strengthening both of our nations and paving the way for a shared brighter future for both the Dutch people and the Belgian people, united in friendship and cooperation.

Glorie voor Nederland! Ehre sei Belgien!



Marc Verhoeven
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Relations

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[Dutchy]

GOVERNMENT OF THE NETHERLANDS​

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS​

(NA)DC/2001/0002b
PRIVATE​

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Marc Verhoeven (Snail)
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Relations
Your Excellency,

I have the honour of reaching out on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to invite Your Excellency for an official working visit in The Hague.

I am eager to host a meeting between ourselves where we can discuss a vast range of topics relating to areas of mutual interest between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Democratic Republic of Belgium. Topics such as cooperation within the Benlux, foreign policy, defence and security policy, and European integration to just name a few.

I invite you to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague at your earliest convenience if you decide to accept the invitation. If you pass along the details of your journey, be that by plane, train, or car, I shall ensure that you shall be honourable received and receive an escort from you point of entry into the Netherlands.

I avail myself of the opportunity to assure Your Excellency of my highest consideration.

Yours sincerely,
Bernard Bot
Minister of Foreign Affairs

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