On Friday January 16th, 2026- Honorable Minister Nathalie Tackling hosted a press conference as she concluded three days of intensive dialogue and cooperation for, The Judicial Four-Party Consultation (JVO), which is a semi-annual meeting. The JVO, held from January 14–16, 2026.

Among The Minister of Justice were, Security of the Netherlands, Mr. Foort van Oosten, the Minister of Justice of Aruba, Mr. Arthur Dowers, and the Acting Minister of Justice of Curaçao, Mr. Charles Cooper.

Reflecting on the week’s outcomes, the Ministers of Aruba, Curaçao and the Netherlands noted that the meetings had been particularly productive and highly constructive, and thanked Minister Tackling for the way she chaired the meetings, and also for the smooth and thoughtful organisation of the JVO.

Minister Tackling expressed her gratitude to her Kingdom counterparts and their delegations for their openness and constructive engagement.

“JVO 2026 has been a meaningful exchange that reaffirms the strength of our Kingdom partnership,” Minister Tackling stated. “The decisions taken this week will directly shape our justice systems from capacity building and youth prevention to data security and regional coordination. Most importantly, they reflect our shared dedication to fairness, safety, and justice for all citizens across the Kingdom.”