Lodewijk Hekking

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the USA

The Netherlands is a trading nation that continues to blossom from a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, and that is rooted in the strong beliefs of security, freedom and justice. For more than 400 years, the Netherlands and the United States have shared a deep bond founded on joint values and history. Our economic ties create jobs, sound investments, and promising opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic. Simply said, the Netherlands and the US have a partnership that works. The Netherlands diplomatic network in the US promotes strong bilateral relations between the United States and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, especially in the areas of agrifood and horticulture, water management, sustainable urban planning, peace and justice, and creative industries. (NLintheUSA)