The Dutch PM was passing through the security gates at the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport building alongside a colleague when the spillage happened.
With a smile on his face, Rutte reached for a mop and took it upon himself to clean up the mess in an act that has been praised across social media.
During the clean-up operation, a group of cleaners appeared and were seen clapping and cheering as Rutte put the mop to good use and appeared to flawlessly clear up the spill.
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