# South Africa and the Netherlands signed a joint commission agreement in The Hague during their Fourth Joint Commission of Cooperation meeting. International Relations minister Ronald Lamola met with Dutch Foreign Affairs minister Caspar Veldkamp to strengthen bilateral relations. The nations discussed Ukraine, Palestine, South Africa’s G20 Presidency, and climate initiatives. Key outcomes include a one-billion-rand contribution to South Africa’s Green Hydrogen Fund and continued collaboration on agriculture, trade, water management, and science. Both countries affirmed their commitment to multilateral cooperation and addressing global challenges.
South Africa and Netherlands sign joint commission agreement in The Hague