Embassy and Consulates of Belgium in Ireland

Belgium in Ireland - An Bheilg in Éireann

Belgium in Ireland - An Bheilg in Éireann

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Dublin

 

Dear Belgian and Irish friends,
 

I recently took up my role as new Ambassador of Belgium to Ireland. My family and I are feeling very privileged to be here in Ireland, a longstanding and like-minded partner of Belgium.

It’s an honour to represent my country and promote its multiple qualities while strengthening the close ties with Ireland at the level of government as well as with the people. Just like Ireland, Belgium is deeply attached to democratic values, has a dynamic and outward-looking economy and is proud of its vibrant and intellectual landscape.

Belgian- Irish cooperation is dynamic, intense and creative. Within the European Union and the United Nations we are close partners working hand in hand for multilateralism. The visit of Deputy Prime Minister Wilmès this October underscored once again the importance we attach to that unique cooperation.  

Economic and commercial relations between our countries are another element of key importance. Our excellent trade relations are still expanding as we are working together on a resilient post-Brexit and post-pandemic economy.

The Belgian-Irish relations go back as early as the 6th century. But our countries are not frozen in the past. They evolve and reinvent themselves in many areas: arts and culture, education, tourism, trade and diplomacy. I will strengthen and develop even further the very special relationship between our countries in all those fields.

My team and I are here to serve, advise and assist you. It is our duty to deliver high quality services to Belgians living in Ireland as well as to those who are visiting or staying on a temporary basis. I’m very pleased to be able to count on a talented and devoted team at the Embassy in order to provide such assistance.

With the help of my colleagues, I will do my utmost to accomplish, in the best possible way, this mission the next four years.

Ní neart go cur le chéile - Eendracht maakt macht - L’Union fait la force - Einigkeit macht stark

Take care and stay safe!

 

Karen Van Vlierberge
Ambassador

News

02 Jun

Vandaag en morgen brengen Minister van Ontwikkelingssamenwerking Caroline Gennez, Minister van Defensie Ludivine Dedonder en de directeur sub-Sahara Afrika van de FOD Buitenlandse Zaken, Philippe Bronchain – als vertegenwoordiger van Minister van Buitenlandse Zaken Hadja Lahbib die in extremis in Brussel was weerhouden – een werkbezoek aan Niger, om er een pilootproject van de unieke geïntegreerde aanpak – diplomatie, development en defensie - van België te officialiseren.

27 May

On Friday May 26th, a diplomatic conference gathering 70 States in Ljubljana (Slovenia) adopted an historic agreement for a new multilateral treaty on mutual legal assistance and extradition for the prosecution of the most serious international crimes before national jurisdictions.

24 May

After the severe floods, Italy made an international appeal for emergency assistance through the European Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), which coordinates the response to natural and man-made disasters at EU level.

24 May

On Wednesday, the official delegation will leave Dakar to visit, among others, new investment projects in Bandia and Diamniadio by Belgian companies with a long-standing presence in Senegal.

23 May

From 21 to 25 May, Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium, representing His Majesty the King, is leading an economic mission to Senegal. The programme for Monday and Tuesday takes place in the capital, Dakar, where a series of B2B meetings and sectoral workshops, a visit to the Port of Dakar and meetings with the authorities are planned to explore new investment and business opportunities between Belgium and Senegal.