List of ministers of foreign affairs of the Netherlands

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
Minister van Buitenlandse Zaken
Incumbent Tom Berendsen since 23 February 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Style	His/Her Excellency
Member of	Council of Ministers
Appointer	The monarch on advice of the prime minister
Formation	9 March 1798 (1798-03-09)
First holder	Willem Berend Buys as Secretary for Foreign Affairs
Salary	€205,991 (As of 2025)

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The minister of foreign affairs (Dutch: minister van Buitenlandse Zaken) is a member of the cabinet of the Netherlands and the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The officeholder is in charge of the Kingdom's foreign policy and international relations. The current minister, Tom Berendsen, has served since 23 February 2026.

Alongside the minister, a minister without portfolio is usually attached to the ministry to oversee development cooperation and trade promotion. Multiple cabinets have also included a state secretary responisble for specific sub-portfolios, such as European affairs.