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(NL/FR) Het nieuws over een geplande aanslag tegen eerste minister @Bart_DeWever is diep schokkend. Ik betuig mijn volle steun aan de premier, zijn echtgenote en zijn gezin, en mijn dank gaat uit naar de veiligheids- en justitiediensten, van wie het snelle optreden het ergste…

🇮🇱🇵🇸 I welcome the agreement between Israel and Hamas on the first phase of the plan for Gaza proposed by President Trump. This is a crucial step towards a ceasefire, which is eagerly awaited, particularly to enable an end to the aid blockade and the release of hostages. I…

🇺🇸 I was pleased to welcome Massad Boulos, U.S. Special Advisor for Africa (@US_SrAdvisorAF), in Brussels. We had a great discussion on our joint efforts to promote peace in Africa, with a focus on Sudan and eastern DRC. I praised the role of the U.S., Qatar, and the African…

🇧🇪🤝🇪🇸 Europalia España is more than a festival. It is a reminder of what keeps Europe moving forward. In times when too many doors seem to close, culture opens hearts and minds. It keeps dialogue alive, nourishes our common values, and reminds us that progress is built on…

🇮🇱 Two years after the horrific terrorist attacks of 7 October 2023, we remember the victims of this unspeakable tragedy. Our thoughts are with the families who lost loved ones, with the hostages who remain in captivity, and with those who have been freed but still bear the…

🇬🇧 I was pleased to meet @YvetteCooperMP in Brussels to reaffirm the strong ties between Belgium and the United Kingdom. At a time of major geopolitical shifts - from Russia’s aggression against Ukraine to the situation in Middle East - close cooperation across the Channel is…

🇬🇪 In the aftermath of the local elections held in Georgia on 4 October, Belgium joins the European Union calls to refrain from violence, to respect democratic standards and to release those arbitrarily detained. We emphasize the importance of upholding the fundamental rights of…

(FR/NL) Je vous annonce que, grâce au travail des Affaires étrangères belges, nos quatre compatriotes belges et la ressortissante luxembourgeoise de la flottille Global Sumud qui avaient été arrêtés par Israël, sont libres et en route vers l'Europe, vers la Grèce précisément dont…

I welcome Hamas’ response to the peace plan for Gaza presented by President Trump, and I commend the efforts of the mediating Arab countries. This is a constructive step that opens the way to a negotiated peace. I urge all parties to secure an immediate ceasefire, to ensure the…

(FR/NL) Situation de la Flotille humanitaire pour Gaza Global Sumud * Nous sommes en contact avec les représentants de la flottille, déjà depuis plusieurs jours. * Tous les bateaux ont été arraisonnés par les forces israéliennes. * Notre réseau diplomatique était prêt et est…

🇬🇧 Attacking a synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for the Jewish community, is horrific and deeply shocking. We must redouble our efforts to fight antisemitism, everywhere and in all its forms. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. Next week, I…

🇮🇱🇵🇸 (FR/NL) Israël est en train de procéder à l’arraisonnement des bateaux de la flottille humanitaire Global Sumud s’étant approchée de Gaza. Ma priorité absolue est que les droits de nos compatriotes soient respectés, que leur sécurité soit garantie et qu’ils puissent revenir…

🇵🇭 Deeply saddened by the tragic earthquake in Cebu (The Philippines). My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those affected. It was only last week that we met in New York, dear colleague @SecLazaro, today I send you Belgium’s full solidarity in these…

🇮🇱🇵🇸 I welcome the plan for Gaza presented by President Trump. It presents options that could lead to what is needed: a ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian access, the release of hostages, and the reconstruction of Gaza with a political horizon towards the two states solution. This…

🇲🇩 The people of Moldova have voted. A clear and courageous choice for Europe. When I was in Chișinău recently, I could feel that determination, in the voices of young people, in civil society, in the impressive reforms already underway. This choice is not only about…

🇵🇰 Good exchange with my colleague @IshaqDar50 from Pakistan in the margins of #UNGA80. I expressed heartfelt solidarity with the victims of the devastating floods in Pakistan. We both underlined the urgent need for international cooperation on challenges that cross borders,…

How many more of the most innocent among us must grow up in fear before the world acts? #UNGA80 As a father, I cannot ignore the pain of parents who cannot protect their children in Gaza and the West Bank. This suffering is not inevitable. It is the result of choices. And…

🇵🇭 It was a real pleasure to meet my Filipino colleague @SecLazaro in New York. Next year, Belgium and the Philippines will celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations, as old as the United Nations itself. Our conversation today was forward-looking. We explored the untapped…

🏳️‍🌈 Around the world, we see alarming regression: new laws criminalizing love, rising hate speech, young people scapegoated simply for who they are. Too often, LGBTI youth are forced into silence, loneliness, or fear. But Belgium chooses another path. We are proud to be among the…