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													U.S.-Belgium Relations													The strong relationship between the United States and Belgium reflects our common democratic ideals and values, which are reinforced through cooperation on political, security, and economic issues.  The United States established diplomatic relations with Belgium in 1832 following its declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1830.  Suffering under German occupation during World Wars I and II, theThe strong relationship between the United States and Belgium reflects our common democratic ideals and values, which are reinforced through cooperation on political, security, and economic issues.  The United States established diplomatic relations with Belgium in 1832 following its declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1830.  Suffering under German occupation during World Wars I and II, the Belgian public holds goodwill and affection for Americans because of the United States’ role during and after these conflicts, including Belgium’s liberation by British, Canadian, and U.S. forces in 1944.  The country has now prospered for several decades as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU.  As the host country of the EU and NATO headquarters, Belgium plays an important role in European and Transatlantic diplomacy.Collapse U.S.-Belgium Relations															Read more about U.S.-Belgium Relations																												Bilateral Economic Relations													Belgium is a member of the European Union (EU) and seeks to diversify and expand trade opportunities with non-EU countries.  Belgium has welcomed hundreds of U.S. firms to its territory, many of which have their European headquarters there. U.S. companies are heavily represented in investments in the chemical sector, automotive assembly, petroleum refining, and pharmaceutical sectors.  A numberBelgium is a member of the European Union (EU) and seeks to diversify and expand trade opportunities with non-EU countries.  Belgium has welcomed hundreds of U.S. firms to its territory, many of which have their European headquarters there. U.S. companies are heavily represented in investments in the chemical sector, automotive assembly, petroleum refining, and pharmaceutical sectors.  A number of U.S. service industries have followed in the wake of these investments – banks, law firms, public relations, accounting, and executive search firms.  Belgium participates in the Visa Waiver Program, which allows nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for certain business or tourism purposes for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations															Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations																												International Organizations													Belgium and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, NATO, Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Council of Europe, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization.  Between 2019-2020, Belgium was a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.Belgium and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, NATO, Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Council of Europe, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization.  Between 2019-2020, Belgium was a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.  Belgium also is an observer to the Organization of American States.Collapse International Organizations															Read more about International Organizations															Integrated Country Strategies
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HighlightsApril 8, 2024
Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Cormier Smith Visits Belgium and the United Kingdom
April 5, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Before Their Meeting
April 5, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press
April 5, 2024
Secretary Blinken Officially Launches the Minerals Security Partnership Forum with the European Commission
April 4, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Solo Press Availability
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