Culture - Türkiye
Globalisation is one of the priorities of the Netherlands' cultural policy. Leading cultural institutions must be able to perform internationally and measure up to their counterparts abroad. Moreover, cultural diplomacy has a positive impact on foreign relations and the Netherlands' economic position. Here you find information on our international culture policy 2025-2028 and funding possibilities for Dutch culture and bilateral cultural cooperation.
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International Cultural Policy 2025-2028
Türkiye is one of the priority countries for culture. The following principles apply to the international cultural policy for 2025-2028:
Türkiye is one of the priority countries for culture. The following principles apply to the international cultural policy for 2025-2028:
- The Dutch cultural sector will occupy a strong position abroad through visibility, exchanges and long-term parnerships.
- Dutch cultural expression will be used to support bilateral relationships with other countries, as culture provides opportunities to promote mutual understanding and trust.
- We will harness the power of the cultural sector and creative industries in efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
- The right to cultural expression, as an element of freedom of opinion, is a principle that deserves to be internationally recognized and defended.
- International cooperation on cultural heritage contributes to solutions to social issues in the Netherlands and abroad, and ties in with the governments's aim of increasing knowledge about our shared history, values and freedoms.
Read more about the International Cultural Policy Framework here.
Priorities of the Netherlands in Türkiye
With the overall aim to contribute to sustainable connections and in line with the International Cultural Policy Framework, the priorities of the Embassy in Ankara and Consulate General in Istanbul are:
Priorities of the Netherlands in Türkiye
With the overall aim to contribute to sustainable connections and in line with the International Cultural Policy Framework, the priorities of the Embassy in Ankara and Consulate General in Istanbul are:
1. Support projects that promote a strong international position for Dutch Cultural Sector by:
- boosting the economic, social and intrinsic value of Dutch Art and Culture
- developing opportunities for Dutch cultural makers to expand audiences internationally
- developing opportunities for Dutch cultural makers to learn from international peers and enhance their own level
- providing International audiences with opportunity to experience Dutch Art and Culture
2. Support bilateral relations through cultural projects that:
- use culture as a strategic instrument towards diplomatic objectives in the host country
- foster dialogue about policy topics, norms and values
- encourage reciprocal cooperation
3. Using power of cultural and creative sector to promote sustainable development by:
- enabling sector to contribute to SDG objectives and goals
- supporting and protecting artists' free expression
For these objectives we collaborate closely with DutchCulture, Performing Arts Fund NL, the Film Fund, the Dutch Foundation for Literature/, the Mondriaan Fund, Eye Film Institute, het Nieuwe Instituut, National Archives.