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

🇧🇪 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.

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. [1/3]

✊ 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 [1/3]

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]

🌍 Today at the Egmont Palace, we thanked volunteers and staff of B-FAST for their commitment. Participants received an annual update and joined thematic sessions on crisis response. Thanks to their dedication, Belgium stands ready to support those in need worldwide during crises.

🇧🇪🌊 Belgium has officially submitted its candidacy to host the #BBNJ Secretariat in Brussels. Belgium stands ready to provide a home for the Secretariat in Brussels, a global hub of diplomacy, science and multilateral cooperation.

Belgium is deeply concerned by recurrent Israeli strikes and incursions in Syria, including reports of civilian casualties in Beit Jin. These actions heighten tensions and undermine regional security and stability. Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected.

🇧🇪🌊 Belgium is elected to the #IMO Council in London! Thank you to all partners for their trust. For the next 2 years, we continue our commitment in shaping global maritime policy on safety, security, sustainability & innovation. Read more: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...

On #OrangeTheWorldDay, BE reaffirms its commitment to combating violence against women and girls, both online and offline. We will continue to promote gender equality, prevent and address sexual violence, and ensure justice by putting survivors at the heart of our efforts. [1/2]

🧒🏽 On today's #WorldChildrensDay, Belgium reaffirms its longstanding commitment to the protection & promotion of children’s rights. At the 2024 Brussels conference, over 200 global experts warned: children’s rights are under threat from war, inequality & climate crisis.

🇧🇪 Belgium welcomes the #UNGA confirmation of Alexander De Croo as UNDP Administrator. As a steadfast partner, we value the broad support for his leadership and look forward to advancing global, sustainable & inclusive development together. 🌍

BE condemns the Israeli firing on clearly identified UNIFIL troops in Lebanon, UN Resolution 1701 must be respected. BE is also concerned by the wall built illegally by Israel along Lebanon's southern border. This is a breach of international law and the territorial integrity.

Important meeting with OPCW DG Ambassador Arias yesterday in Brussels. 🇧🇪 reaffirms its commitment to the rules-based international order and the prohibition of chemical weapons in particular, to safeguard the world against the horrors of chemical warfare. #CWC #InternationalLaw

🇧🇪🇯🇲 Following hurricane Melissa and Jamaica’s call for assistance, Belgium, through B-FAST, has responded by providing hundreds of generators to support the Jamaican people during this crisis. ℹ️ Read more in our press release: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/b-fa...

🇧🇪🤝🇮🇳 It was a pleasure to host Secretary (West) Sibi George in Brussels for rich and forward-looking political consultations. Belgium and India are taking their partnership to the next level with shared ambition in trade, innovation and multilateral cooperation.

From 4‑6 Nov, the World Social Summit for Development will take place in Doha🌍 🇧🇪 will be present to reaffirm its commitment to social justice, youth employment, decent work & universal social protection. 🔗Joint press release with Enabel: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...

Today, we mark 25 years since the adoption of UNSC Resolution 1325, a landmark for the #WPS Agenda. 🇧🇪remains firmly committed to advancing this agenda by supporting women’s leadership, rights & protection in peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Read more➡️https://shorturl.at/DY78G

Today, 🇧🇪 took part in the Great Lakes Conference in Paris: ➡️Announced the Belgian Humanitarian contribution of 26.6 mil. € (2025) & 24.6 mil. € (2026) ➡️Called for respect for IHL & civilian protection ➡️Urged safe, sustained hum. access ➡️Backed peace mediation efforts

📜After two years of intense training, 51 diplomatic trainees have taken the oath and officially joined Belgium’s diplomatic corps. 🌍 They will now represent 🇧🇪 Belgium around the world, defend our interests and support Belgians abroad. Wishing them great success!

Happy #UNDay! 💙 As a founding member of the UN, 🇧🇪 carries multilateralism in its diplomatic DNA. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to global cooperation and fully support the #UN80 reform to make the UN fit for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. #BE4Multilateralism

🎉Congratulations Ria Etienne & Isabelle Lambotte! The 2025 #PlantinPrize honors these 🇧🇪 women driving social impact: 🎖️Ria Etienne supports vulnerable families in Togo via togodebout 🎖️Isabelle Lambotte co-founded ShareMyMeals to fight food insecurity in New Jersey.

🇧🇪🇮🇹 From 20 to 22 Oct., Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians will welcome the President of the Republic of Italy and his daughter for a State Visit. The visit celebrates the strong friendship & cooperation between our countries. 🔗 More: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/stat...

On #DayOfTheGirl, Belgium reaffirms its strong commitment to gender equality worldwide. While millions of girls' rights are being restricted, 🇧🇪 actively supports multilateral organisations and local actors empowering girls to shape their future and be agents of change.

📍#BEmissionUSA HRH Princess Astrid, & Belgian delegates visited LAPD. As LA gears up for FIFA 2026 & LA28, safety is key. FN Herstal showed its FN303 launcher – an innovative non-lethal tool for crowd management & public event security. A key moment for 🇧🇪🇺🇸 security collab.

On the European & World Day Against the Death Penalty Belgium reaffirms its commitment to the universal abolition of the death penalty. The abolition of the death penalty is not only a question of justice, it is a question of humanity. Read more ⤵ diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...

📍 #BEmissionUSA How can we protect Human Rights in the age of AI? This was the central question during the Business & Human Rights panel in San Francisco. Business and Human Rights is a priority for Belgium MFA and a focus during its Economic Mission’s. [1/4]

Belgium commemorates the 7 October 2023 terrorist attack ⤵️

🇧🇪🇺🇸 From 5 to 10 October, HRH Princess Astrid will lead a Belgian Economic Mission to the #USA. Business leaders and government representatives from both countries will join her. 📲 Follow along via #BEmissionUSA 🔗 Read more: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/anno...

🇧🇪🇩🇪 Excellent meeting with Staatssekretär Dr. Géza Andreas von Geyr. We discussed a broad international, European and bilateral agenda. Important in the actual and future political context of both countries.

🇧🇪🇺🇳 At the #UNGA80 General Debate, PM Bart De Wever delivered a clear message. He focused on peace, prosperity, and progress. [1/4]⤵️

🇧🇪🇺🇳 At #UNGA80, PM Bart De Wever and VPM Maxime Prévot met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres to reaffirm Belgium's commitment to multilateralism, support #UN80 reforms, and strengthen the UN's role in tackling global challenges.

This year, Belgium has officially ratified the #BBNJ Treaty. At #UNGA80, Min. of Justice and North Sea Annelies Verlinden, reaffirmed Belgium's commitment to the BBNJ Treaty and promoted its candidacy to host the future secretariat in Brussels. 🔗 More info : urls.fr/jR30kV

At #UNGA80, 🇧🇪 w/🇪🇺 & 🇯🇴, organised a side event on the Call to Action for Palestinian Children in the #WestBank and #Gaza. "An entire generation is at risk of being deprived of its childhood, it's dignity, and its chance to build a future. We need to act now." Prévot Maxime

📍#UNGA80 The General Debate of the 80th session of UN General Assembly is officially open. 🇧🇪 PM Bart De Wever, VPM Maxime Prévot and minister Annelies Verlinden attended the speeches of, amongst others, UN Secretary General António Guterres & UN PGA Annalena Baerbock.

Statement on the recent strikes in Southern Lebanon ⤵️

In the framework of #UNGA80, Her Majesty the Queen held talks with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher. They discussed: - Global reform of the humanitarian sector - The situation of aid workers - Crisis contexts: Gaza, Sudan & beyond

📍#UNGA80 🇧🇪🇺🇳 The High-Level Week of the 80th UN General Assembly opens under the theme “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights”. Belgium joins to reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism & solidarity. 🔗Read more: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...

🌍 Today marks the opening of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Belgium will actively participate in this key multilateral gathering. From 21–26 September, we will share more on our priorities and engagement at #UNGA80. 👉 Follow our channels to stay informed.

🇧🇪 🇵🇸 Agreement of the Belgian federal government on the situation in the Middle East ⤵️ 🔗Read the full text : diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/midd...

🇧🇪 Belgium congratulates Mines Advisory Group on winning the 2025 #HiltonPrize, a recognition of its relentless efforts in humanitarian mine action. Belgium is proud to be a longstanding donor to Mines Advisory Group. 🔗https://www.maginternational.org/

Belgium joins this Media Freedom Coalition statement urging Israel to allow immediate independent foreign media access and afford protection for journalists operating in Gaza. ℹ️Full statement: mediafreedomcoalition.org/joint-statem...

On the Int'l Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the #VictimsOfTerrorism, Belgium stands with all victims worldwide. We reaffirm this commitment by organising training on human rights & the fight against terrorism, further strengthening the right reflexes of our security partners.

2024 became the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers and 2025 is on track to be even worse. Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we commemorate along with UN OCHA all humanitarian aid workers that have tragically lost their lives whilst performing their duties.

🇧🇪🇺🇦 Belgium, together with the other members of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, urges the Russian Federation to return all unlawfully deported and transferred Ukrainian children. Read full statement here ⤵️

On the 5th anniversary of the Beirut Port explosion, Belgium stands in solidarity with the victims. Justice & accountability must prevail. We support Lebanon's path to recovery, judicial reform & lasting peace.

🇧🇪🥳 Happy National Day to all Belgians celebrating all over the world #be2107

Belgium is deeply concerned by the inter-community clashes in Syria and calls for immediate de-escalation, parallel to reconciliation efforts and transparent investigation. Israel should halt military interventions and respect the sovereignty & territorial integrity of Syria.

🇧🇪⚖️ On #InternationalCriminalJusticeDay, we mark 27 years since the Rome Statute - a milestone in fighting impunity. Belgium reaffirms its commitment to global justice and the ICC’s vital role. We push to strengthen the Court’s mandate, especially on the crime of aggression.

🇧🇪🇪🇬 Today, Belgium returns two ancient Egyptian artefacts. This was made possible through coordinated efforts between “Team Belgium” (Foreign Affairs, Justice & Public Prosecutors) and Egyptian authorities. Belgium remains committed to protecting global cultural heritage.