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🇧🇪🇰🇼 BelgiumMFA SecGen Theodora Gentzis met with H.E. Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait.
They discussed:
✔️ Bilateral relations
✔️ New areas for cooperation
Our bilateral relationship remains strong and vibrant!
They discussed:
✔️ Bilateral relations
✔️ New areas for cooperation
Our bilateral relationship remains strong and vibrant!
January 29, 2026 at 1:36 PM
🇧🇪🇰🇼 BelgiumMFA SecGen Theodora Gentzis met with H.E. Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait.
They discussed:
✔️ Bilateral relations
✔️ New areas for cooperation
Our bilateral relationship remains strong and vibrant!
They discussed:
✔️ Bilateral relations
✔️ New areas for cooperation
Our bilateral relationship remains strong and vibrant!
🌍 Yesterday, Belgium unveiled its new Humanitarian Strategy.
In a world of complex crises, we stand firm on a principled, ethical & forward-looking vision: humanitarian diplomacy, protection, local action and flexible funding.
To save lives, protect dignity & build resilience.
In a world of complex crises, we stand firm on a principled, ethical & forward-looking vision: humanitarian diplomacy, protection, local action and flexible funding.
To save lives, protect dignity & build resilience.
January 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM
🌍 Yesterday, Belgium unveiled its new Humanitarian Strategy.
In a world of complex crises, we stand firm on a principled, ethical & forward-looking vision: humanitarian diplomacy, protection, local action and flexible funding.
To save lives, protect dignity & build resilience.
In a world of complex crises, we stand firm on a principled, ethical & forward-looking vision: humanitarian diplomacy, protection, local action and flexible funding.
To save lives, protect dignity & build resilience.
🇧🇪🇯🇵 Yesterday at the Egmont Palace in Brussels, Belgium and Japan marked 160 years of bilateral relations.
Since the signing of the Treaty of Amity in 1866, our partnership has continued to grow through diplomacy, trade, innovation and shared values.
Since the signing of the Treaty of Amity in 1866, our partnership has continued to grow through diplomacy, trade, innovation and shared values.
January 28, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🇧🇪🇯🇵 Yesterday at the Egmont Palace in Brussels, Belgium and Japan marked 160 years of bilateral relations.
Since the signing of the Treaty of Amity in 1866, our partnership has continued to grow through diplomacy, trade, innovation and shared values.
Since the signing of the Treaty of Amity in 1866, our partnership has continued to grow through diplomacy, trade, innovation and shared values.
🕯️#HolocaustRemembranceDay
We honour the millions who were murdered and those who survived the Holocaust.
We remain committed to keeping their memory alive and to standing firmly against all forms of hatred and discrimination.
We honour the millions who were murdered and those who survived the Holocaust.
We remain committed to keeping their memory alive and to standing firmly against all forms of hatred and discrimination.
January 27, 2026 at 8:50 AM
🕯️#HolocaustRemembranceDay
We honour the millions who were murdered and those who survived the Holocaust.
We remain committed to keeping their memory alive and to standing firmly against all forms of hatred and discrimination.
We honour the millions who were murdered and those who survived the Holocaust.
We remain committed to keeping their memory alive and to standing firmly against all forms of hatred and discrimination.
📚 On this #InternationalDayOfEducation, BelgiumMFA reaffirms its commitment to inclusive and qualitative education.
With young people under 30 representing more than half of the world’s population, we support initiatives that empower them as active agents of change.
With young people under 30 representing more than half of the world’s population, we support initiatives that empower them as active agents of change.
January 24, 2026 at 3:18 PM
📚 On this #InternationalDayOfEducation, BelgiumMFA reaffirms its commitment to inclusive and qualitative education.
With young people under 30 representing more than half of the world’s population, we support initiatives that empower them as active agents of change.
With young people under 30 representing more than half of the world’s population, we support initiatives that empower them as active agents of change.
BelgiumMFA’s SecGen, Theodora Gentzis, met with the ambassadors of the Arab countries in Brussels for open discussions rooted in trust, mutual respect and partnership, essential for moving forward together amid regional and global challenges.
January 23, 2026 at 8:06 AM
BelgiumMFA’s SecGen, Theodora Gentzis, met with the ambassadors of the Arab countries in Brussels for open discussions rooted in trust, mutual respect and partnership, essential for moving forward together amid regional and global challenges.
🇧🇪 MFA Belgium is proud to host the international conference on fragility & resilience at Egmont Palace.
Fragility affects 2+ billion people and is a major challenge for global peace, security & development.
Tackling it is a strategic priority for Belgium and Europe.
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Fragility affects 2+ billion people and is a major challenge for global peace, security & development.
Tackling it is a strategic priority for Belgium and Europe.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:10 PM
🇧🇪 MFA Belgium is proud to host the international conference on fragility & resilience at Egmont Palace.
Fragility affects 2+ billion people and is a major challenge for global peace, security & development.
Tackling it is a strategic priority for Belgium and Europe.
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Fragility affects 2+ billion people and is a major challenge for global peace, security & development.
Tackling it is a strategic priority for Belgium and Europe.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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Following the severe fire in the Crans-Montana ski resort, Belgium is taking in four patients with the support of B-FAST.
They will receive specialised care in Belgium. #BFAST
They will receive specialised care in Belgium. #BFAST
January 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Following the severe fire in the Crans-Montana ski resort, Belgium is taking in four patients with the support of B-FAST.
They will receive specialised care in Belgium. #BFAST
They will receive specialised care in Belgium. #BFAST
🇧🇪 Belgium is deeply concerned about the recent tensions in the #SouthChinaSea.
Respect for international law, including UNCLOS, and the peaceful resolution of disputes are essential to ensure stability and security.
We call, with the EU, for de-escalation.
Respect for international law, including UNCLOS, and the peaceful resolution of disputes are essential to ensure stability and security.
We call, with the EU, for de-escalation.
December 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🇧🇪 Belgium is deeply concerned about the recent tensions in the #SouthChinaSea.
Respect for international law, including UNCLOS, and the peaceful resolution of disputes are essential to ensure stability and security.
We call, with the EU, for de-escalation.
Respect for international law, including UNCLOS, and the peaceful resolution of disputes are essential to ensure stability and security.
We call, with the EU, for de-escalation.
Today is #UHCDay ! Health is a human right and an investment in the future.
Belgium stands for equitable access to quality care, without financial hardship.
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Belgium stands for equitable access to quality care, without financial hardship.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Today is #UHCDay ! Health is a human right and an investment in the future.
Belgium stands for equitable access to quality care, without financial hardship.
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Belgium stands for equitable access to quality care, without financial hardship.
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✊ On #HumanRightsDay, Belgium reaffirms its strong commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide.
Human rights remain a core priority of Belgium’s foreign policy. #StandUp4HumanRights
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Human rights remain a core priority of Belgium’s foreign policy. #StandUp4HumanRights
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December 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
✊ On #HumanRightsDay, Belgium reaffirms its strong commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide.
Human rights remain a core priority of Belgium’s foreign policy. #StandUp4HumanRights
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Human rights remain a core priority of Belgium’s foreign policy. #StandUp4HumanRights
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On #InternationalDayOfHumanRightsDefenders, Belgium reaffirms its unwavering support for their vital work and strongly condemns all forms of intimidation, reprisals, and violence against them. [1/2]
December 9, 2025 at 7:02 AM
On #InternationalDayOfHumanRightsDefenders, Belgium reaffirms its unwavering support for their vital work and strongly condemns all forms of intimidation, reprisals, and violence against them. [1/2]
🌍 Today at the Egmont Palace, we thanked volunteers and staff of B-FAST for their commitment. Participants received an annual update and joined thematic sessions on crisis response. Thanks to their dedication, Belgium stands ready to support those in need worldwide during crises.
December 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
🌍 Today at the Egmont Palace, we thanked volunteers and staff of B-FAST for their commitment. Participants received an annual update and joined thematic sessions on crisis response. Thanks to their dedication, Belgium stands ready to support those in need worldwide during crises.
🇧🇪🌊 Belgium has officially submitted its candidacy to host the #BBNJ Secretariat in Brussels.
Belgium stands ready to provide a home for the Secretariat in Brussels, a global hub of diplomacy, science and multilateral cooperation.
Belgium stands ready to provide a home for the Secretariat in Brussels, a global hub of diplomacy, science and multilateral cooperation.
December 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🇧🇪🌊 Belgium has officially submitted its candidacy to host the #BBNJ Secretariat in Brussels.
Belgium stands ready to provide a home for the Secretariat in Brussels, a global hub of diplomacy, science and multilateral cooperation.
Belgium stands ready to provide a home for the Secretariat in Brussels, a global hub of diplomacy, science and multilateral cooperation.
Belgium is deeply concerned by recurrent Israeli strikes and incursions in Syria, including reports of civilian casualties in Beit Jin. These actions heighten tensions and undermine regional security and stability.
Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected.
Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected.
December 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Belgium is deeply concerned by recurrent Israeli strikes and incursions in Syria, including reports of civilian casualties in Beit Jin. These actions heighten tensions and undermine regional security and stability.
Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected.
Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected.
🇧🇪🌊 Belgium is elected to the #IMO Council in London!
Thank you to all partners for their trust.
For the next 2 years, we continue our commitment in shaping global maritime policy on safety, security, sustainability & innovation.
Read more: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...
Thank you to all partners for their trust.
For the next 2 years, we continue our commitment in shaping global maritime policy on safety, security, sustainability & innovation.
Read more: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...
November 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
🇧🇪🌊 Belgium is elected to the #IMO Council in London!
Thank you to all partners for their trust.
For the next 2 years, we continue our commitment in shaping global maritime policy on safety, security, sustainability & innovation.
Read more: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...
Thank you to all partners for their trust.
For the next 2 years, we continue our commitment in shaping global maritime policy on safety, security, sustainability & innovation.
Read more: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...
On #OrangeTheWorldDay, BE reaffirms its commitment to combating violence against women and girls, both online and offline.
We will continue to promote gender equality, prevent and address sexual violence, and ensure justice by putting survivors at the heart of our efforts. [1/2]
We will continue to promote gender equality, prevent and address sexual violence, and ensure justice by putting survivors at the heart of our efforts. [1/2]
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 AM
On #OrangeTheWorldDay, BE reaffirms its commitment to combating violence against women and girls, both online and offline.
We will continue to promote gender equality, prevent and address sexual violence, and ensure justice by putting survivors at the heart of our efforts. [1/2]
We will continue to promote gender equality, prevent and address sexual violence, and ensure justice by putting survivors at the heart of our efforts. [1/2]
🧒🏽 On today's #WorldChildrensDay, Belgium reaffirms its longstanding commitment to the protection & promotion of children’s rights.
At the 2024 Brussels conference, over 200 global experts warned: children’s rights are under threat from war, inequality & climate crisis.
At the 2024 Brussels conference, over 200 global experts warned: children’s rights are under threat from war, inequality & climate crisis.
November 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🧒🏽 On today's #WorldChildrensDay, Belgium reaffirms its longstanding commitment to the protection & promotion of children’s rights.
At the 2024 Brussels conference, over 200 global experts warned: children’s rights are under threat from war, inequality & climate crisis.
At the 2024 Brussels conference, over 200 global experts warned: children’s rights are under threat from war, inequality & climate crisis.
🇧🇪 Belgium welcomes the #UNGA confirmation of Alexander De Croo as UNDP Administrator. As a steadfast partner, we value the broad support for his leadership and look forward to advancing global, sustainable & inclusive development together. 🌍
November 18, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🇧🇪 Belgium welcomes the #UNGA confirmation of Alexander De Croo as UNDP Administrator. As a steadfast partner, we value the broad support for his leadership and look forward to advancing global, sustainable & inclusive development together. 🌍
BE condemns the Israeli firing on clearly identified UNIFIL troops in Lebanon, UN Resolution 1701 must be respected. BE is also concerned by the wall built illegally by Israel along Lebanon's southern border. This is a breach of international law and the territorial integrity.
November 18, 2025 at 6:26 AM
BE condemns the Israeli firing on clearly identified UNIFIL troops in Lebanon, UN Resolution 1701 must be respected. BE is also concerned by the wall built illegally by Israel along Lebanon's southern border. This is a breach of international law and the territorial integrity.
Important meeting with OPCW DG Ambassador Arias yesterday in Brussels.
🇧🇪 reaffirms its commitment to the rules-based international order and the prohibition of chemical weapons in particular, to safeguard the world against the horrors of chemical warfare.
#CWC #InternationalLaw
🇧🇪 reaffirms its commitment to the rules-based international order and the prohibition of chemical weapons in particular, to safeguard the world against the horrors of chemical warfare.
#CWC #InternationalLaw
November 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Important meeting with OPCW DG Ambassador Arias yesterday in Brussels.
🇧🇪 reaffirms its commitment to the rules-based international order and the prohibition of chemical weapons in particular, to safeguard the world against the horrors of chemical warfare.
#CWC #InternationalLaw
🇧🇪 reaffirms its commitment to the rules-based international order and the prohibition of chemical weapons in particular, to safeguard the world against the horrors of chemical warfare.
#CWC #InternationalLaw
🇧🇪🇯🇲 Following hurricane Melissa and Jamaica’s call for assistance, Belgium, through B-FAST, has responded by providing hundreds of generators to support the Jamaican people during this crisis.
ℹ️ Read more in our press release: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/b-fa...
ℹ️ Read more in our press release: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/b-fa...
November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🇧🇪🇯🇲 Following hurricane Melissa and Jamaica’s call for assistance, Belgium, through B-FAST, has responded by providing hundreds of generators to support the Jamaican people during this crisis.
ℹ️ Read more in our press release: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/b-fa...
ℹ️ Read more in our press release: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/b-fa...
🇧🇪🤝🇮🇳 It was a pleasure to host Secretary (West) Sibi George in Brussels for rich and forward-looking political consultations.
Belgium and India are taking their partnership to the next level with shared ambition in trade, innovation and multilateral cooperation.
Belgium and India are taking their partnership to the next level with shared ambition in trade, innovation and multilateral cooperation.
November 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🇧🇪🤝🇮🇳 It was a pleasure to host Secretary (West) Sibi George in Brussels for rich and forward-looking political consultations.
Belgium and India are taking their partnership to the next level with shared ambition in trade, innovation and multilateral cooperation.
Belgium and India are taking their partnership to the next level with shared ambition in trade, innovation and multilateral cooperation.
From 4‑6 Nov, the World Social Summit for Development will take place in Doha🌍
🇧🇪 will be present to reaffirm its commitment to social justice, youth employment, decent work & universal social protection.
🔗Joint press release with Enabel: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...
🇧🇪 will be present to reaffirm its commitment to social justice, youth employment, decent work & universal social protection.
🔗Joint press release with Enabel: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...
October 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
From 4‑6 Nov, the World Social Summit for Development will take place in Doha🌍
🇧🇪 will be present to reaffirm its commitment to social justice, youth employment, decent work & universal social protection.
🔗Joint press release with Enabel: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...
🇧🇪 will be present to reaffirm its commitment to social justice, youth employment, decent work & universal social protection.
🔗Joint press release with Enabel: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...