International Human Rights Day: Belgium continues to advocate for the universality of human rights
Today is the International Human Rights Day. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmès and Minister of Development Cooperation Meryame Kitir underline that Belgium remains committed to the protection and promotion of all human rights for all.
10/12/2020
World Day against the #DeathPenalty
On the occasion of the World Day against the #DeathPenalty, I underline Belgium's commitment to the universal abolition of the death penalty.
10/10/2020
Congratulations to World Food Programme on winning the Nobel Peace Prize!
You ensure millions of the world’s most vulnerable men, women and children don’t starve to death. Belgium is proud to support your relentless efforts for world food security.
09/10/2020
German Unity Day
The fall of the Berlin Wall and the German Reunification paved the way for the historic unification of Europe through peaceful means. On their national day, Belgium wishes its neighbours 'einen wunderschönen Tag der Deutschen Einheit!’ 🇧🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪
03/10/2020
UNGA75 HIGH-LEVEL MEETING
Beijing+25: Accelerating the realization of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls
28/09/2020
Leaders’ Pledge for Nature : United to Reverse Biodiversity Loss by 2030 for Sustainable Development
A global response to our planetary emergency – protecting our safety net
28/09/2020
Speech to the 75th United Nations General Assembly
Confidence – responsibility - commitment
26/09/2020
Response to parliamentary questions on the National Security Council meeting held on 23 September 2020 and on Brexit
This afternoon in the Parliament, I answered a series of oral questions concerning yesterday's National Security Council, 23 September, and the European negotiations on Brexit.
24/09/2020
Launch of the Risk Management Strategy: Accountability of Citizens
The National Security Council, expanded to include the Minister-Presidents, met to discuss the work carried out by Celeval, which was asked to develop a longer-term approach to health risk management.
23/09/2020
Speech on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations
After 75 years, the United Nations remains the place par excellence where countries can listen to each other, engage in dialogue, negotiate and build consensus. #UN75
22/09/2020
Managing the health situation, start of the school year for all and outlook
The National Security Council extended to include the Minister-Presidents met on Thursday 20 August to take stock of the epidemiological situation and to determine the measures that should be extended and those that could be relaxed.
20/08/2020