On March 25, a meeting will take place in Düsseldorf between delegations from the governments of the Netherlands and the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. These government consultations, taking place for the third time, focus on strengthening and deepening strategic cooperation in bilateral and European areas.

After the reception of the Dutch delegation at the State Chancellery by Prime Minister Wüst and a delegation from the North Rhine-Westphalian government, various bilateral talks will follow.

The two prime ministers will discuss, among other things, competitiveness, European defense, and migration.
Following the bilateral talks, a joint declaration will be signed at the State Chancellery, after which the government meeting will conclude with a working dinner.

In addition to Prime Minister Schoof and Prime Minister Wüst, the following Dutch ministers will participate: Minister Hermans (Climate and Green Growth), Minister Beljaarts (Economic Affairs), State Secretary Jansen (Infrastructure and Water Management), Minister Uitermark (Internal Affairs and Kingdom Relations), and Minister Van Hijum (Social Affairs and Employment).