News item
January 27th, 2021
International Holocaust Rememberance Day 2021
Today we remember the victims of the Holocaust on the International Day of Remembrance. This speech was delivered during the virtual ceremony organised by the European Jewish Association.
Press Release
January 27th, 2021
Belgium celebrates 100 years of diplomatic relations with Estonia and Latvia
January 26, 2021 marks the centenary of our country's diplomatic relations with Estonia and Latvia, whose independence Belgium recognized in 1921.
Press Release
January 25th, 2021
Belgium takes over the presidency of the Benelux for one year
This month, Belgium takes over the presidency of the Benelux for one year. Initially, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sophie Wilmès was to present the priorities of this presidency at a ceremony in Brussels, but given the sanitary evolution and the outbreak of new variants, a meeting with her Dutch and Luxembourg colleagues Stefan Blok and Jean Asselborn will be held at a later stage.
Speech
January 14th, 2021
High Level Official Launch of the Rapid Response Window of the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund
Intervention at the launch of the Rapid Response Window of the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund. "Peace agreements are shaping the future of a country. Women should be at the table. Women should be listened to. Their inclusion and meaningful participation is crucial to build durable peace and sustainable societies. And they should be supported."
Video
January 7th, 2021
Interview BBC World News on the violent protests on Capitol Hill
Democracy is fragile and never acquired. What happened at the Capitol in Washington demonstrated that. Belgium considers respect for democratic institutions & values essential in all relations, including those with the US, who is and will always be one of our closest allies. You can find the interview on BBC World News here.