Statement on the escalation of violence in the West Bank ⤵️

💙On World Day against Trafficking in Persons, Belgium reaffirms its commitment to #EndHumanTrafficking. As a pioneer in the fight against this crime, Belgium supports the campaign & continues to work towards prevention, victim protection, justice for all & int. cooperation.

Belgium joins this Media Freedom Coalition statement expressing deep concern over the situation of journalists in the Middle East and calling for the protection of media workers and respect for international humanitarian law. ℹ️Full statement: mediafreedomcoalition.org/joint-statem...

Belgium supports the Joint Statement issued by the EU on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Philippines-China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award. ⤵️ www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

South China Sea: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the tenth anniversary of the Arbitral Award between the Philippines and China

The EU issued a statement on the tenth anniversary of the Arbitral Award between the Philippines and China under Annex VII to the UNCLOS, expressing deep concern about the steady increase of tensions ...

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Due to the increased risk of wildfires in several parts of Europe, we call on Belgian travellers to register their trip on ⁠Travellers Online and consult the latest ⁠travel advice before departure : 🔗https://travellersonline.diplomatie.be/Culture/Selection 🔗 diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-ad...

Statement on UNRWA. ⬇️

Statement on the Russian attack on Kyiv. ⬇️

🇧🇪⚖️On this day in 2002, the ICC began its operations. Despite challenges and sanctions, the Court continues to deliver justice for victims worldwide. Belgium commends the ICC’s efforts to strengthen its resilience and safeguard autonomy and will continue to support the Court.

🇧🇪 🇯🇵 From 23 to 24 June, Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians will welcome Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan for a State Visit. The visit celebrates the strong friendship & cooperation between our countries.

Armed conflicts do not affect all civilians in the same way. Children, women & other vulnerable groups often face specific risks and needs. Today, BelgiumMFA hosts a conference on how int. humanitarian law can better protect all civilians under the 4th Geneva Convention.

📄Transparency and accountability matter. Our 2025 annual report provides an overview of Belgium’s actions in foreign affairs and international cooperation. You can also find the reports of BIO, Enabel, Belgian Development Cooperation and the Special Evaluator ⤵️ [1/2]

🪖 BelgiumMFA & BelgiumDefence have joined forces to offer crisis management training to 60 staff members of Foreign Affairs who may be deployed to unstable or high-risk areas.

🌊 On #WorldOceanDay, Belgium reaffirms its commitment to strong, science-based ocean governance. Belgium’s candidature to host the BBNJ Secretariat reflects this ambition. #BBNJ #OceanAction #SaveOurOcean

📍 #BEmissionTUR HM the Queen, accompanied by Maxime Prévot & Theo Francken, met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan. A rich exchange to boost economic cooperation, build on close ties and people connections, and give new momentum to our partnership.

🇧🇪🇪🇺 On this #EuropeDay, Belgium reaffirms its commitment to an EU built on democracy, the rule of law, human rights & solidarity. A strong and united EU is key to remain a credible & reliable global partner, strengthening our capacity to safeguard security and prosperity.

🇧🇪🇹🇷 From 10 to 14 May, HM The Queen will lead a Belgian Economic Mission to #Türkiye. The mission aims to strengthen bilateral ties between Belgium and Türkiye by promoting deeper cooperation and resilient partnerships. 📲 Follow along via #BEmissionTUR

👏 Belgium stands with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, International Committee of the Red Cross and National societies worldwide.

Today, Belgium’s human rights policy will be reviewed during the 4th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Foreign Affairs plays a key role in coordinating recommendations and promoting human rights internationally.

Belgium warmly welcomes Lebanon as a new State Party to the #AntiPersonnelMineBanConvention. An important step towards the universalisation of the norm against anti-personnel mines, & a strong contribution to the reinforcement of int. humanitarian law & global peace efforts.

📊 Curious to see what we achieved last year? Our 2025 annual report is now available! Discover our priorities, actions and impact for Belgium and Belgians abroad. Read the full report, in French and Dutch, here: - diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/actualite... - diplomatie.belgium.be/nl/nieuws/te...

📣 With the slogan “Brussels must be DemoCrazy”, the city of Brussels highlights its role as a pioneer of innovative democracy. The protection of democracy is a high priority for Belgium MFA.

Lebanon is severely impacted by the conflict in the Middle East and requests assistance. Belgium, through the #BFAST emergency mechanism, continues to support Lebanon by delivering additional emergency relief supplies for the affected population. [1/3]

Everyday innocent civilians fall victim to anti-personnel mines during and after conflicts have ended. Thanks to the #OttawaConvention, millions of mines have been destroyed and countless lives have been saved. [1/2]

Belgium, with partner countries, condemns the escalation in Lebanon and calls on all parties to halt hostilities, respect international law and protect civilians. Full humanitarian access is essential. De-escalation and diplomacy must prevail.

🇧🇪🇲🇩 Belgium, through the #BFAST emergency mechanism, is sending emergency equipment to Moldova to help protect drinking water supplies and limit environmental damage following the oil contamination of the Dniester River. [1/3]

On 22 March 2016, terror attacks shook Brussels and our nation. Ten years later, we honor the victims, salute our emergency responders, and stand together in remembrance. #BrusselsRemembers

🇧🇪🇪🇺 Today in Brussels, Team Europe, its African partners & civil society aligned efforts on strengthening social protection in Sub-Saharan Africa. Social protection is not a cost, but an investment in human dignity, economic resilience, and the prosperity of future generations.

🇧🇪🇺🇳 Belgium welcomed UN Secretary-General António Gutteres for discussions on today’s global challenges, from Gaza and Ukraine to Lebanon and the Great Lakes. Belgium reaffirmed its strong support for the UN, multilateralism, international law and the ongoing UN reform.

🇧🇪🇺🇳 @belgiummfa.bsky.social had a productive exchange with @tomfletcherun.bsky.social on rising humanitarian needs, funding challenges & forgotten crises. Humanitarian aid saves lives daily. Our new strategy provides flexible multi‑year funding to support partners and people in need.

What does the future of international cooperation look like? At Forward Fest, policymakers, academics, journalists and civil society came together to explore exactly that. Foreign Affairs not only supported the festival but also took part in the conversation.