Welcome on the LinkedIn page of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ankara and Consulate General in Istanbul. 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. In 1612, Dutch envoy Cornelis Haga presented his letters of credence on behalf of the Republic of the United Provinces to the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, marking the start of more than 400 years of bilateral relations between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Turkish Republic. The Netherlands Embassy and Consulate General in Turkey represent, promote and protect the interests of the government of the Netherlands, as well as those of Dutch nationals in Turkey. Furthermore, the missions deal with Economy, Trade, Investment, Agriculture and Cultural affairs between the Netherlands and Turkey. On this page you can find information about activities, developments and opportunities between the Netherlands and Turkey with a focus on the social, cultural and economic domain. Follow the Embassy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollandaBuyukelciligi Follow the Consulate General on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollandaBaskonsolosluguIst