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🇧🇪🇸🇦 Belgium was honoured to welcome H.E. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al‑Khorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry & Mineral Resources, for a dynamic economic roundtable.
A forward‑looking exchange unfolded, boosting partnerships in pharma, chemicals, agro‑industry & mineral resources.
A forward‑looking exchange unfolded, boosting partnerships in pharma, chemicals, agro‑industry & mineral resources.
February 12, 2026 at 5:12 PM
🇧🇪🇸🇦 Belgium was honoured to welcome H.E. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al‑Khorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry & Mineral Resources, for a dynamic economic roundtable.
A forward‑looking exchange unfolded, boosting partnerships in pharma, chemicals, agro‑industry & mineral resources.
A forward‑looking exchange unfolded, boosting partnerships in pharma, chemicals, agro‑industry & mineral resources.
✋On #RedHandDay, Belgium declares they are #ChildrenNotSoldiers.
Use & recruitment of children is 1 of the 6 grave violations in the #ChildrenAndArmedConflict agenda.
We #ActToProtect by supporting @unicef.org's Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism through multiannual funding.
Use & recruitment of children is 1 of the 6 grave violations in the #ChildrenAndArmedConflict agenda.
We #ActToProtect by supporting @unicef.org's Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism through multiannual funding.
February 12, 2026 at 1:12 PM
✋On #RedHandDay, Belgium declares they are #ChildrenNotSoldiers.
Use & recruitment of children is 1 of the 6 grave violations in the #ChildrenAndArmedConflict agenda.
We #ActToProtect by supporting @unicef.org's Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism through multiannual funding.
Use & recruitment of children is 1 of the 6 grave violations in the #ChildrenAndArmedConflict agenda.
We #ActToProtect by supporting @unicef.org's Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism through multiannual funding.
🇧🇪🇩🇿 Belgium welcomes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to promote air services with Algeria.
The agreement will help increasing the weekly passenger flight frequencies between our two countries.
As such, it is reflecting our dynamic & forward-looking economic ties.
The agreement will help increasing the weekly passenger flight frequencies between our two countries.
As such, it is reflecting our dynamic & forward-looking economic ties.
February 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM
🇧🇪🇩🇿 Belgium welcomes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to promote air services with Algeria.
The agreement will help increasing the weekly passenger flight frequencies between our two countries.
As such, it is reflecting our dynamic & forward-looking economic ties.
The agreement will help increasing the weekly passenger flight frequencies between our two countries.
As such, it is reflecting our dynamic & forward-looking economic ties.
#BEDiploDays
🤝 We organised a speed‑networking session between our Heads of Mission & representatives of Belgian companies.
• 500+ meetings
• 300 participants
• 130 companies
Together with the Belgian Regions, we support 🇧🇪businesses in exploring diverse markets worldwide.
🤝 We organised a speed‑networking session between our Heads of Mission & representatives of Belgian companies.
• 500+ meetings
• 300 participants
• 130 companies
Together with the Belgian Regions, we support 🇧🇪businesses in exploring diverse markets worldwide.
February 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
#BEDiploDays
🤝 We organised a speed‑networking session between our Heads of Mission & representatives of Belgian companies.
• 500+ meetings
• 300 participants
• 130 companies
Together with the Belgian Regions, we support 🇧🇪businesses in exploring diverse markets worldwide.
🤝 We organised a speed‑networking session between our Heads of Mission & representatives of Belgian companies.
• 500+ meetings
• 300 participants
• 130 companies
Together with the Belgian Regions, we support 🇧🇪businesses in exploring diverse markets worldwide.
This week, we welcomed Alain Berset, SecGen of the Council of Europe, on his first official visit to Belgium, for a constructive exchange on:
✅ democratic security
✅ our shared commitment to defending human rights, the rule of law & strengthening democracy across Europe
✅ democratic security
✅ our shared commitment to defending human rights, the rule of law & strengthening democracy across Europe
February 6, 2026 at 1:41 PM
This week, we welcomed Alain Berset, SecGen of the Council of Europe, on his first official visit to Belgium, for a constructive exchange on:
✅ democratic security
✅ our shared commitment to defending human rights, the rule of law & strengthening democracy across Europe
✅ democratic security
✅ our shared commitment to defending human rights, the rule of law & strengthening democracy across Europe
Expiration of the New START treaty ends +50 years of nuclear arms limitations, making the world more vulnerable to nuclear weapons expansion. In a world marked by agreements violations & nuclear buildup, new ways to restore arms control must be found. Nobody wins a nuclear war.
February 6, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Expiration of the New START treaty ends +50 years of nuclear arms limitations, making the world more vulnerable to nuclear weapons expansion. In a world marked by agreements violations & nuclear buildup, new ways to restore arms control must be found. Nobody wins a nuclear war.
📍#BEDiploDays
Now more than ever, Belgium & EU must stand united to address global issues.
Today, our Ambassadors met with the EU High Representative & Vice-President Kaja Kallas. Their exchange focused on the major challenges and topics shaping our world.
Now more than ever, Belgium & EU must stand united to address global issues.
Today, our Ambassadors met with the EU High Representative & Vice-President Kaja Kallas. Their exchange focused on the major challenges and topics shaping our world.
February 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
📍#BEDiploDays
Now more than ever, Belgium & EU must stand united to address global issues.
Today, our Ambassadors met with the EU High Representative & Vice-President Kaja Kallas. Their exchange focused on the major challenges and topics shaping our world.
Now more than ever, Belgium & EU must stand united to address global issues.
Today, our Ambassadors met with the EU High Representative & Vice-President Kaja Kallas. Their exchange focused on the major challenges and topics shaping our world.
📍 #BEDiploDays
Every day, our Ambassadors strive for more security and prosperity for the Belgian citizens.
Today, they discussed enabling the Belgian priorities abroad with respectively our Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence.
Every day, our Ambassadors strive for more security and prosperity for the Belgian citizens.
Today, they discussed enabling the Belgian priorities abroad with respectively our Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence.
February 4, 2026 at 5:26 PM
📍 #BEDiploDays
Every day, our Ambassadors strive for more security and prosperity for the Belgian citizens.
Today, they discussed enabling the Belgian priorities abroad with respectively our Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence.
Every day, our Ambassadors strive for more security and prosperity for the Belgian citizens.
Today, they discussed enabling the Belgian priorities abroad with respectively our Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence.
📍 #BEDiploDays
The FPS Foreign Affairs works closely with Belgium’s Regions and Communities on a wide range of topics.
Today, their Minister‑Presidents met with our Ambassadors to exchange views, align priorities, and share key objectives for the year ahead.
The FPS Foreign Affairs works closely with Belgium’s Regions and Communities on a wide range of topics.
Today, their Minister‑Presidents met with our Ambassadors to exchange views, align priorities, and share key objectives for the year ahead.
February 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM
📍 #BEDiploDays
The FPS Foreign Affairs works closely with Belgium’s Regions and Communities on a wide range of topics.
Today, their Minister‑Presidents met with our Ambassadors to exchange views, align priorities, and share key objectives for the year ahead.
The FPS Foreign Affairs works closely with Belgium’s Regions and Communities on a wide range of topics.
Today, their Minister‑Presidents met with our Ambassadors to exchange views, align priorities, and share key objectives for the year ahead.
📍 #BEDiploDays
Consular work and delivering visa, is a crucial task of our embassies and consulates.
Minister of Asylum & Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt explained how migration can contribute to bilateral and economic relations, while considering opportunities & challenges.
Consular work and delivering visa, is a crucial task of our embassies and consulates.
Minister of Asylum & Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt explained how migration can contribute to bilateral and economic relations, while considering opportunities & challenges.
February 4, 2026 at 5:23 PM
📍 #BEDiploDays
Consular work and delivering visa, is a crucial task of our embassies and consulates.
Minister of Asylum & Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt explained how migration can contribute to bilateral and economic relations, while considering opportunities & challenges.
Consular work and delivering visa, is a crucial task of our embassies and consulates.
Minister of Asylum & Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt explained how migration can contribute to bilateral and economic relations, while considering opportunities & challenges.
📍 #BEDiploDays kicked off!
🇧🇪 Belgian heads of mission from around the world are gathering in Brussels this week.
Through a series of meetings, exchanges, and events, they will discuss today’s diplomatic priorities and explore ways to address them effectively.
🇧🇪 Belgian heads of mission from around the world are gathering in Brussels this week.
Through a series of meetings, exchanges, and events, they will discuss today’s diplomatic priorities and explore ways to address them effectively.
February 2, 2026 at 4:22 PM
📍 #BEDiploDays kicked off!
🇧🇪 Belgian heads of mission from around the world are gathering in Brussels this week.
Through a series of meetings, exchanges, and events, they will discuss today’s diplomatic priorities and explore ways to address them effectively.
🇧🇪 Belgian heads of mission from around the world are gathering in Brussels this week.
Through a series of meetings, exchanges, and events, they will discuss today’s diplomatic priorities and explore ways to address them effectively.
🇧🇪 🇺🇳 Walking the talk! As a staunch defender of multilateral cooperation, Belgium confirms its timely payment of its contribution to the 2026 UN budget, making once again the list of early contributors.
February 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM
🇧🇪 🇺🇳 Walking the talk! As a staunch defender of multilateral cooperation, Belgium confirms its timely payment of its contribution to the 2026 UN budget, making once again the list of early contributors.
🇧🇪🇰🇼 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]