The President’s Spring 2014 Europe Trip

Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, the Holy See, and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

President Obama will travel to the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, the Holy See, and Saudi Arabia from March 24 to March 29 to mobilize the international community — and some of our most important partners in the world — at a time when the United States is dealing with a number of important challenges. The President’s trip highlights the fundamental strength and significance of our alliances and partnerships, and the importance of investing in our allies and building strong and flexible coalitions.

Video of the Trip

March 27, 2014

Travels with The President - Rome & Vatican City

President Obama meets with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican and then tours tour The Colosseum in Rome.

March 25, 2014

President Obama Speaks at the Nuclear Security Summit

President Obama discusses progress made at this year's summit toward improving nuclear security around the world, and lays out work to be done over the next two years, prior to the 2016 summit in Chicago.

March 25, 2014

President Obama Holds a Press Conference with Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands

President Obama and Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands take questions from the press following the Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague.

March 25, 2014

On the Rhodes - The G7 & Beyond

Ben Rhodes, deputy national security adviser for strategic communication, takes us "On The Rhodes" in the Netherlands. The President was in Holland for the third of the Nuclear Security Summits. He also convened the G7, toured the Rijksmuseum, and held bilateral meetings.

March 24, 2014

On Board With President Obama

President Obama arrived in The Netherlands, toured the Rijksmuseum, and held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Rutte. Later participated in a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of China and then arrived at the World Forum to participate in the Nuclear Security Summit.

March 24, 2014

President Obama's Bilateral Meeting with President Xi of China

President Obama and President Xi Jinping of China speak to the press before a bilateral meeting at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in The Hague.

March 24, 2014

President Obama's Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands

President Obama and Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands speak to the press after a bilateral meeting a the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Trip Schedule

MONDAY

On Monday morning, President Obama tours the Rijksmuseum with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
President Obama participates in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands
In the afternoon, President Obama travels to The Hague, where he participates in a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of China
President Obama participates in the Nuclear Security Summit
President Obama attends a G-7 leaders meeting
In the evening, President Obama attends a reception and working dinner with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands at the Dutch Royal Palace
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TUESDAY

On Tuesday morning, President Obama participates in the Nuclear Security Summit
Following the conclusion of the Nuclear Security Summit, President Obama participates in a joint press conference with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands
In the afternoon, President Obama participates in a bilateral meeting with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates
President Obama participates in a trilateral meeting with President Park Geun-Hye of the Republic of Korea and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan
In the evening, the President meets with employees and families of the U.S. Embassy
President Obama travels to Brussels, Belgium and takes part in an arrival ceremony
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WEDNESDAY

In the morning, President Obama participates in a wreath laying and tour of Flanders Field Cemetery with His Majesty King Philippe and Prime Minister Di Rupo of Belgium
President Obama participates in a EU-U.S. working lunch
In the afternoon, President Obama participates in a press conference with President Herman Von Rompuy, President of the European Council, and President Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission
President Obama meets with employees and families of the U.S. Tri-Mission to Belgium, the EU, and NATO
The President participates in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen
President Obama delivers a speech at the Centre for Fine Arts (BOZAR)
President Obama travels to Rome, Italy and takes part in an arrival ceremony
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THURSDAY

In the morning, President Obama has an audience with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City
President Obama participates in a meeting with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin
In the afternoon, President Obama takes part in an arrival ceremony at Quirinale Palace
President Obama participates in a meeting and working lunch with President Giorgio Napolitano of Italy
President Obama participates in a meeting with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy at Villa Madama
President Obama participates in a joint press conference with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy
President Obama takes a tour of the Colosseum
In the evening, President Obama meets with employees and families of the U.S. Tri-Mission to Italy, the Holy See, and the UN Agencies in Rome
View a wrap-up of the day's activities