On this sunny morning, happy to host the Rising Leaders Council Meridian International Center, professionals from the diplomatic community and the public and private sectors, for a substantive exchange of ideas on #EU2024BE and foreign policy.

Against an increasingly challenging global security background, it is more, not less, democracy, rule of law & human rights that we need… excellent meeting this morning between 🇧🇪 Belgium MFA President Theodora Gentzis and her US counterpart Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell Kurt Campbell 🇺🇸🇧🇪🤝

🎙️ 'Electricity grids were our priority during the Presidency, and we delivered. Grids are necessary for the #energy transition & to reduce our dependency on Russian imports, but also to build resilience and our industrial policy.'

➖ The 🇧🇪 Minister at the TTE Energy Council.

Join #HopkinsBloombergCenter , Belgium in the USA & UGent for 'Belgium and U.S. Perspectives on Sustainable Agriculture | Science Diplomacy for Sustainability,' Tues, June 4. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Hear from speakers addressing sustainability efforts. Register: bit.ly/3UXIYE3

🇧🇪🇺🇳 On #PKDay , Belgium honours the vital work of United Nations peacekeepers.

United NationsPeacekeeping operations include the protection of civilians, assistance in disarmament, promotion of #humanrights and support to women & girls in building peace & security. ⬅️All of which are 🇧🇪’s priorities.

Belgium deeply regrets that the Georgian parliament is overriding the President's veto on the law on foreign influence.

This is a step backwards that takes Georgia further away from its path towards the EU.

Georgians aspire a European future. Their voice must be heard.

🇧🇪🤝🇺🇸 Thrilled to announce the launch of our new Bilateral Trade and Investment Fact Sheet! 🚀
📈 DYK Belgium ranks among the top 20 trading partners for the U.S., with an annual trade value of $73 billion? Read more in our factsheet: bit.ly/3R5Wsg1

EU Defence Ministers approved a reinforced mandate for European Defence Agency.

'EDA must have a more strategic role if we want to live up to the level of ambition that we have set for #EUDefence in the Strategic Compass'— Josep Borrell Fontelles.

Find out more: europa.eu/!JKcFvK.

Extremely honored to welcome Prime Minister Alexander De Croo 🇧🇪🇪🇺 to Washington, DC, on May 31. The PM will meet with US President Joe Biden President Biden to reaffirm the close partnership between Belgium and the U.S. and to address ongoing global challenges.
🇧🇪🤝🇺🇸 bit.ly/3wK3aS6

Yesterday, a so-called ‘safe zone’ outside Rafah was bombed by Israel, killing tens of women and children.

We urgently need partners ready to sit around the table to discuss peace.

Thank you Prime Minister Mustafa Mohamed for explaining your plans to me and Hadja Lahbib today.

Press conference with Mr. Zelenskyy x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Ukranians continue to be killed by the Russian invader every day.

Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський, these F-16 will be yours to help you protect your citizens.

Ukraine can only push back Russia with more and better arms, delivered at a faster pace.

Today Belgium signs an agreement on security cooperation and long-term support with Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський you need the right tools to protect your citizens.

We are very determined when it comes to our support.

So we need to more, better and faster.

The 🇧🇪 Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa.

Belgium remains committed to a two-state solution and is working towards a recognition of Palestine with rights and freedoms for its citizens.

The CIJ_ICJ orders Israel to stop its military offensive in Rafah. 🇧🇪 calls for immediate implementation of the decision.

The violence and human suffering in Gaza must stop.

We call for a ceasefire, the release of the hostages and negotiations for two States.

Ten years have passed since the tragic attack on the Jewish Museum in Brussels.

We remember the lives lost and we stand firm against anti-semitism.

Hate has no place in our society.

🇺🇳🇧🇪 Congratulations to Belgian Benoit Van Keirsbilck for his re-election to the Committee on the Rights of the Child ( #CRC )!

🎂 With imec, #Belgium has been among the top #computerchip innovators since 1984!

👩‍🔬 Rethinking chip architecture: laser connected chiplets, 3D-layering…

💪 A €2.5 billion investment was announced for a Nano-IC-pilot line in 2027, partly funded by the #EuropeanChipsAct

#EU2024BE | Trade counselors from EU Member States forge ties with US partners in #Massachusetts this week. The EU and #MA share expertise in circular economy, #biotechnology and a common goal to bolster #cleanenergy & #offshorewind . 🙏 Secretary Hao #MOITI for your warm welcome!

Two years ago, we created the #SolidarityLanes to improve EU-Ukraine-Moldova transport routes in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of 🇺🇦.

They have helped Ukraine export more than 136 million tonnes of goods, generating €50 billion of income for its economy.

#EUdelivers