Benelux Foreign Ministers host meeting with ICC Prosecutor and their EU colleagues
Today, February 22nd, in the context of the Belgian Presidency of the Benelux, Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmès invited the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, and her fellow EU Foreign Ministers for an informal meeting with the 27 EU Ministers ahead of the monthly Foreign Affairs Council. Ms. Bensouda started her mandate as Prosecutor in 2012 and will finish it in June this year.
Sophie Wilmès emphasizes continued Belgian commitment to children’s rights on International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers
On the occasion of the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmès reaffirms Belgium's commitment to improving the protection of children in armed conflict.
International Holocaust Rememberance Day 2021
Today we remember the victims of the Holocaust on the International Day of Remembrance. This speech was delivered during the virtual ceremony organised by the European Jewish Association.
Interview BBC World News on the violent protests on Capitol Hill
Democracy is fragile and never acquired. What happened at the Capitol in Washington demonstrated that. Belgium considers respect for democratic institutions & values essential in all relations, including those with the US, who is and will always be one of our closest allies. You can find the interview on BBC World News here.
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.
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.
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.
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!’ 🇧🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪
UNGA75 HIGH-LEVEL MEETING
Beijing+25: Accelerating the realization of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls
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
Speech to the 75th United Nations General Assembly
Confidence – responsibility - commitment
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.