🤝Today we celebrate #NATODay , 75 years after the signing of the Washington Treaty! Now more than ever, transatlantic cooperation is needed.
We have been proud to stand with the US as founding members of the strongest alliance in history and to host two NATO HQ. 1/2
#1NATO75years

And just like that Francophonie Atlanta has come to an end! 🏁 We had a wonderful time collaborating with our francophone community. The next big event where you can practice your French will be the European Film Festival of Atlanta, May 8-11 | See you there! @eurofilmfestatl

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Full participation, representation, for women and girls, & gender equality in society are important goals for Belgium. What better way to highlight the progress we have made than by celebrating all those who have paved a better path for women & girls in sports?

🇪🇺🇺🇸 Belgium is honored to host the 6th meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council in the university town of Leuven, where history and innovation meet.

Looking forward to welcoming EU and US representatives to further strengthen our economic and trade ties! #TTC6

Join the Swiss and Belgian Francophonie community for a fun bike tour of the Atlanta Beltline Westside on Sat. March 16! For more details & to register go to @francophonieatl 🇨🇭🚲🇧🇪

Pleased to join @euambus and EU colleagues on a captivating guided tour at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture Smithsonian’s NMAAHC, an opportunity to reflect on the difficult history but also the achievements of African Americans.

🇪🇺 EU colleagues in Atlanta stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦 !
After 2 years of Russia’s war of agression, the EU stands united in its unwavering support to #Ukraine and its people in their fight for freedom, democracy & our shared values.

#StandWithUkraine

Are you making waves in the scientific sector, championing sustainability &/or climate action? The Christoffel Plantin Fund is on the lookout for candidates! Send your CV & a brief motivation to [email protected] by March 30, 2024.
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Yesterday we hosted, Journey of Hope: The Impact of the Death Penalty, in collaboration with GFADP. Belgium, whose last execution took place in 1863, remains committed to the universal abolition of the death penalty. Death Penalty Photography Project 🇧🇪 Belgium MFA Belgium in the USA

#HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth Consul Myriam Costis & Candice Perier, our colleague overseeing social affairs, attended an enlightening conference on human trafficking.

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Thank you Consulate General of Belgium in Atlanta 🇧🇪🇺🇸 🇧🇪for the invitation

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It’s very rare for Human Rights Watch to praise a government for getting something right.

Listen to Andrew Stroehlein explain how #Belgium is leading the way on the #Gaza crisis: trib.al/MdMjC7A

Rest in peace Rosalynn Carter - you leave behind an beautiful legacy of lifelong activism for worthy causes, including founding The Carter Center of which Belgium is a strong supporter. Our thoughts are with all who knew and loved you.

Belgium is committed to the promotion and protection of children's rights. On today's #ChildrensDay , we stand with the children affected by armed conflict.

💙 #ForEveryChild , peace
💙 #ForEveryChild , a livable planet
💙 #ForEveryChild , a voice
💙 #ForEveryChild , every right

This week, the Belgian Diplomatic Days are taking place in Brussels. #BEDiploDays

Prime Minister @AlexanderDeCroo, Minister of Foreign Affairs @HadjaLahbib and Minister of Development Cooperation @CaroGennez will address the Belgian heads of missions today.

About 1⃣0⃣0⃣ #Belgian companies are active in #Georgia , in very diverse sectors such as new materials & advanced chemistry (Solvay), life sciences (@UCBUSA), tech (@Barco) and distribution centers (@RadialCorp). 2/2

#Atlanta ’s Week of German-speaking Countries was an opportunity to discuss jobs and markets. Belgium and #Georgia are longstanding economic partners. Belgium is top 1⃣2⃣ trade partner for Georgia! ↩️1/2

Thoughtful discussion at Belgium’s long-standing partner the The Carter Center and hear about all the work they are doing in the US and globally to prevent conflicts, protect human rights, promote democracy and ensure free and fair elections. #CarterCenter

We joined World Affairs Council of Atlanta, Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau, & Jacques Pitteloud, who emphasized the importance of the Southeast to the strong bi-lateral economic relationship the U.S. has with 🇧🇪 &🇨🇭. We work with Consulate General of Belgium in Atlanta 🇧🇪🇺🇸 and Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta to promote relationships and increase diplomatic ties!