Today, on the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances - and indeed every day - we stand in solidarity with the victims of such disappearances, their families and communities, in Ukraine and across the world.

Today is the International Day against #NuclearTests , following a unanimous United Nations resolution in 2009.

❌ To #EndNuclearTests is a requisite for a world free of nuclear weapons. Hence, Belgium urges all non-members to join and support the #CTBT and CTBTO.

#OTD 60 years ago, Dr Martin Luther King Jr delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech at the March on Washington to 250,000 people.
His words resonated around the world and continue to inspire us today to end discrimination & to keep advocating for a fairer & more equal world.

Belgium reiterates its unwavering support for #Ukraine ’s independence, sovereignty & territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.

🇺🇦 We stand with Ukraine & its people in their heroic defence of their freedom & our shared values for as long as it takes.

The EU is making every effort to help Ukraine. Today, we disbursed another $1.6 BILLION of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine. So far this year, Ukraine has received $13 BILLION under Macro-financial Assistance +. We #StandWithUkraine always. europa.eu/!v7qFCX

Belgium stands for the recognition of all #VictimsOfTerrorism .

Our dedication to upholding justice remains resolute, as evidenced by the recent court trial on the 2016 terrorist attacks in Brussels.

🕯️ Our thoughts are with all victims of terrorism around the world.

⛑️ Humanitarian action is vital to those in need.

On #WorldHumanitarianDay , Belgium pays tribute to all humanitarian workers & principles. We reaffirm our engagement to the people affected by crises no matter who, no matter where, and #NoMatterWhat .

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👋 A warm welcome to Sophie Hottat, Belgium’s new Consul General in LA representing Belgium’s interests in 13 US States. She succeeded Gunther Sleeuwagen with whom I had the great pleasure of working together on many projects.
We wish them the very best in their future endeavors.

💪 Belgium joins Scandinavia and the Netherlands in top 5 ‘innovation leaders’ in the EU.
According to #EUInnovation Scoreboard 2023, our strengths include innovative SMEs, contribution by foreign doctorate students, int’l scientific publications, govt. support for business R&D.

Many victims of trafficking remain unseen. This International Day against Trafficking in Persons focuses on leaving no-one behind. 🇧🇪 is a pioneer in fighting these dehumanizing crimes. Victims can access the helpline at stophumantrafficking.be. Wear the #BlueHeart in support!

💙 On today's World Day against Trafficking in Persons, Belgium continues to support the @BlueHeartHT, a global awareness raising initiative to #EndHumanTrafficking . Everywhere, we must continue to unite against this awful scourge.

Happy 🇧🇪 #NationalDay ! Today we also celebrate King Philippe’s 10th anniversary on the throne! H.M. the King and H.M. Queen Mathilde symbolize the unity of our country. In the past decade H.M. the King has met with 3 US Presidents. #KingPhilippe
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Belgium 🇧🇪 reaffirms its support to Ukraine by signing up to the G7 Joint Declaration. #unitedwithUkraine 🇺🇦

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🇧🇪🤝🇺🇸 are strong trading partners.
☑️Belgium & US have invested +$130bn. in each other’s economies.
☑️Representing almost 200K jobs: 120K in BE by US co’s + 75K in US by BE co’s.
☑️Belgium is 13th export market for US (goods).
☑️US is BE’s 4th export market, 1st outside the EU.

I had a wonderful time with the graduate students of the Faculty of Business & Economics UAntwerpen FBE of University of Antwerp Summer School.
Thank you for the engaging conversation on the huge trade relations 🇧🇪🇺🇸, business culture and Embassy's role in economic affairs. ↩️1/2

Thank you for your visit and profound discussion UN SG António Guterres.

In a world seeking peace, climate solutions, and equitable opportunities, strengthening multilateralism isn't just an option, but an absolute necessity.

🇧🇪🇺🇳 Today United Nations SG António Guterres & Deputy SG Amina J Mohammed were welcomed by TTMM the King & Queen of Belgium in Brussels.

Afterwards, they met w/ PM Alexander De Croo 🇧🇪🇪🇺, Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib, Development Minister Caroline Gennez & Climate Minister Zakia Khattabi. ⤵️

This #NATOSummit was an important moment. Belgium 🇧🇪 once again reiterates its commitment to strengthening NATO's eastern flank, as we are already doing in #Romania and soon in #Lithuania , and will also continue to play its role as a transit nation.

Prof. Prof. Jean-Pascal van Ypersele (@Mastodon.World) had a constructive meeting w/ Nathalie Franken MIGA Director & Juergen Voegele VP Sustainable Devt @Worldbank.
Topics included state of climate finance, synergies b/w United Nations’s SDG’s & fighting climate change, partnership opps World Bank-IPCC. #IPCCvoiceOfClimate

LIVE. Meeting between Prime Minister De Croo and UN Secretary-General Guterres twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…