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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Politics of Belgium Belgium is a country in Europe and member of major international organizations like the European Union and NATO which are both headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

As a federal state, the Communities and Regions have their own foreign relations and are able to conclude treaties themselves.

Initial neutrality

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Because of its location at the crossroads of Western Europe, Belgium has historically been the route of invading armies from its larger neighbours. With virtually defenceless borders, Belgium has traditionally sought to avoid domination by the more powerful nations which surround it through a policy of mediation. The Concert of Europe sanctioned the creation of Belgium in 1831 on the condition that the country remain strictly neutral.

This policy of neutrality ended after the experience of German occupation during World War I. In the years preceding World War II, Belgium tried to return to a policy of neutrality, but once again, Germany invaded the country. In 1948, Belgium signed the Treaty of Brussels with the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, and one year later became one of the founding members of the Atlantic Alliance.

Belgium's federalism and international relations

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A peculiar feature of Belgian federalism is the fact that the country's Communities and Regions maintain their own international relations, including the conclusion of treaties. Thus, there are a number of bilateral Dutch-Flemish international institutions, such as the Dutch Language Union or the institutions for the control of the river Scheldt, in which only Flanders takes part. Likewise, only the French Community of Belgium takes part in La Francophonie. For instance, UNV's Online Volunteering service received a financial contribution from the Federal Public Service (FPS) Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of Belgium for the years 2013 and 2014 to support the outreach to the francophone world and the promotion of volunteerism.<ref>UNV Online Volunteering service, Partners</ref>

International disputes

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Belgium has resorted several times to international dispute settlement, notably in cases at both the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration with the Netherlands concerning the diversion of water from the Meuse (1937) the frontier at the enclave of Baarle-Hertog (1959) and the revitalisation of the so-called Iron Rhine railroad (2005). There have been other points of contention with the Netherlands, such as the deepening of the river Scheldt or the route for the high-speed rail link between Brussels and Amsterdam. This does however not influence the overall amicable character of Belgo-Dutch relationship.

Other former cases at international courts between Belgium and other countries are — in chronological order — the Oscar Chinn Case of 1934 (with the United Kingdom, the Borghgrave Case of 1937 (with Spain), the cases of the electricity company of Sofia of 1939 (with Bulgaria), the case of the "société commerciale de Belgique" of 1939 (with Greece), the case concerning the Barcelona Traction Company of 1970 (with Spain), the arrest warrant case of 2002 (with the Democratic Republic of the Congo) and the case concerning legality of use of force of 2004 (with Serbia and Montenegro).

The arrest warrant case of 2002 was caused by the application of Belgium's so called genocide law, providing for universal jurisdiction over the gravest international crimes. The same law stirred relations with, amongst others, Israel and the United States, since complaints were filed against high-ranking politicians and officials of both countries. The law was therefore repealed in 2003.

Diplomatic relations

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List of countries which Belgium maintains diplomatic relations with:

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Relationship with countries

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Africa

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Country Formal Relations Began Notes
Template:Flag 2 July 1960 See Belgium–Democratic Republic of the Congo relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 2 July 1960 when establishment of the Belgian diplomatic mission in Leopoldville and Jean Van den Bosch becomes the Belgian ambassador.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

  • Belgium has an embassy in Kinshasa and a consulate-general in Lubumbashi.
  • Congo-Kinshasa has an embassy in Brussels and a consulate-general in Antwerp.
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  • Belgium recognised Eritrea as an independent country on 14 June 1993.<ref>Belgisch Staatsblad 2 July 1993</ref>
Template:Flag 14 October 2011 Diplomatic relations were established on 14 October 2011.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium recognised South Sudan as an independent country on 1 December 2011.<ref>Belgisch Staatsblad 14 December 2011</ref>

Americas

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Template:Flag 3 January 1939 See Belgium–Canada relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 3 January 1939.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Template:Flag 18 August 1902

Diplomatic relations were established on 18 August 1902.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In 1837, Belgian negotiating sale right ownership of Cuba from Spanish government.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>

  • Belgium has an embassy in Havana.
  • Cuba has an embassy in Brussels.
Template:Flag 19 November 1839 See Belgium–Mexico relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 19 November 1839.<ref name="ReferenceB">Template:Cite book</ref>

In 1836, Belgium—itself newly independent—recognized the independence of Mexico.<ref name=gesch>Template:Cite web</ref> In 1919, the Belgian chamber of commerce of Mexico was established.<ref name=gesch/> Belgium opened its embassy in Mexico on 5 June 1954.<ref name=belg>Template:Cite web</ref>

  • Belgium has an embassy in Mexico City.
  • Mexico has an embassy in Brussels.
Template:Flag 16 May 1850 Diplomatic relations were established on 16 May 1850.<ref name="ReferenceB"/>Template:Main
  • Belgium has an embassy in Lima.
  • Peru has an embassy in Brussels.
Template:Flag 9 February 1832 See Belgium–United States relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 9 February 1832 when has been accredited Minister Resident of Belgium to United States with residence in Washington baron D. Behr.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

The United States and Belgium are good friends and allies, despite occasional disagreements on a limited number of foreign policy issues. Good will and affection for Americans continues as a result of the U.S. role during and after the two World Wars, which was exhibited in 2004 during the 60th anniversary commemorations of the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of Belgium. Continuing to celebrate cooperative U.S. and Belgian relations, 2007 marks the 175th anniversary of the nations' relationship.

Template:Flag 26 September 1852 See Belgium–Uruguay relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 26 September 1852 when M. Joseph Lannoy has been appointed as Minister Resident of Belgium to Uruguay with Residence in Rio-de-Janeiro.<ref name="Librairie polytechnique De Decq">Template:Cite book</ref>

  • Belgium is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Brussels.

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Template:Flag 10 March 1992 Diplomatic relations were established on 10 March 1992.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium recognised Armenia as an independent country effective from 31 December 1991.<ref name="ReferenceC">Belgisch Staatsblad 14 April 1992</ref>
  • Armenia has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Belgium is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia and maintains an honorary consulate in Yerevan.
  • Belgium has recognized the Armenian genocide in 1998.
Template:Flag 17 June 1992 See Azerbaijan–Belgium relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 17 June 1992.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Template:Flag 25 October 1971 See Belgium–China relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 25 October 1971.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Template:Flag 5 June 1992 Diplomatic relations were established on 5 June 1992.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium recognised Georgia as an independent country on 23 March 1992.<ref name="ReferenceD">Belgisch Staatsblad 8 April 1994</ref>
  • Belgium is represented in Georgia through its embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan
  • Georgia has an embassy in Brussels
Template:Flag 20 September 1947 See Belgium–India relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 20 September 1947 when Prince Eugene de Ligne presented his credentials as the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to India.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

  • Belgium has an embassy in New Delhi and consualates-general in Chennai and Mumbai.
  • India has an embassy in Brussels.
Template:Flag 14 June 1950 See Belgium–Indonesia relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 14 June 1950 when Consulate General of Belgium in Jakarta has been elevated to rang Legation and M. P. Vanderstichelen appointed as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Belgium to Indonesia.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

  • Belgium has an embassy in Jakarta.
  • Indonesia has an embassy in Brussels.
Template:Flag See Belgium–Israel relations
  • On 29 November 1947, Belgium voted in favour of UN resolution 181.
  • Belgium recognised Israel on 15 January 1950.
  • Belgium has an embassy in Tel Aviv.
  • Israel has an embassy in Brussels.
  • There are approximately 31,200 Jews living in Belgium.
Template:Flag 1 August 1866 See Belgium–Japan relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 1 August 1866.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

  • Belgium has an embassy in Tokyo.
  • Japan has an embassy in Brussels.
Template:Flag 25 August 1992 Diplomatic relations were established on 25 August 1992.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium recognised Kazakhstan as an independent country effective from 31 December 1991.<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
  • Belgium has an embassy in Astana.
  • Kazakhstan has an embassy in Brussels.
Template:Flag 25 March 1992 See Belgium–Turkey relations

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  • Belgium recognised Kyrgyzstan as an independent country effective from 20 januari 1992.<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
Template:Flag 12 December 1957 See Belgium–Malaysia relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 12 December 1957.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

  • Belgium has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Malaysia has an embassy in Brussels.
Template:Flag 20 February 1948 See Belgium–Pakistan relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 20 February 1948.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

  • Belgium has an embassy in Islamabad.
  • Pakistan has an embassy in Brussels.

Former Pakistani president, Pervez Musharraf, has also previously extended a visit to Belgium during his tour of Europe in early 2008, which also included visits to the United Kingdom, France and Sweden. During his stay in Brussels, he met the then-Prime Minister of Belgium, Guy Verhofstadt, and the two leaders held significant talks on trade and defence co-operation. Template:Citation needed

Template:Flag 18 May 1949 See Belgium–Philippines relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 18 May 1949.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

  • Belgium has an embassy in Manila.
  • Philippines has an embassy in Brussels.
Template:Flag 2 May 1961 See Belgium–South Korea relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 2 May 1961.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Template:Flag 20 March 1946 See Belgium–Syria relations

Relations were established on 20 March 1946 when M.R. Taymans was appointed as Chargé d'Affaires of Belgium to Syria with residence in Beirut.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Template:Flag 4 April 1838 See Belgium–Turkey relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 4 April 1838 when has been accredited Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Belgium to Turkey baron O'Sullivan de Grass.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Template:Flag 1 February 1993 See Belgium–Turkey relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 1 February 1993.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

  • Belgium recognised Turkmenistan as an independent country effective from 31 December 1991.<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
Template:Flag 10 March 1992 See Belgium–Turkey relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 10 March 1992.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

  • Belgium recognised Uzbekistan as an independent country effective from 31 December 1991.<ref name="ReferenceC"/>

Europe

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Template:Flag 15 December 1994 Diplomatic relations were established on 15 December 1994.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium has recognised Andorra as an independent country on 2 December 1993, effective from 28 July 1993.<ref name="ReferenceD"/>
  • Andorra has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Belgium is accredited to Andorra from its embassy in Madrid, Spain.
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  • Austria has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Belgium has an embassy in Vienna.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union.
Template:Flag 10 March 1992 Diplomatic relations were established on 10 March 1992.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium recognised Belarus as an independent country effective from 31 December 1991.<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
Template:Flag 3 March 1994 Diplomatic relations were established on 3 March 1994.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium recognised Bosnia as an independent country on 10 April 1992.<ref name="ReferenceD"/>
Template:Flag 11 December 1879 Diplomatic relations were established on 11 December 1879.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 10 March 1992 Diplomatic relations were established on 10 March 1992.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium recognised Croatia as an independent country effective from 15 January 1992.<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
  • Belgium has an embassy in Zagreb.
  • Croatia has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
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  • Belgium is accredited to Cyprus from its embassy in Athens, Greece.
  • Cyprus is accredited to Belgium from its embassy in The Hague, the Netherlands.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union.
Template:Flag 3 June 1919 Belgium and Czechoslovakia established diplomatic relations on 3 June 1919.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium recognised the independence of Czechia on 16 February 1993, effective from 1 January 1993.<ref name="ReferenceE">Belgisch Staatsblad 13 March 1993</ref>
  • Belgium has an embassy in Prague.
  • Czech Republic has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO and of the European Union.
Template:Flag 25 February 1837 See Belgium–Denmark relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 25 February 1837 when has been accredited chargé d'affaires of Belgium to Denmark baron T. van der Straten-Ponthoz<ref name=":0">Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Template:Flag 26 January 1921 Diplomatic relations were established first time on 21 January 1921. Diplomatic relations re-established on 5 September 1991.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 9 July 1919 Diplomatic relations were established on 9 July 1919.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium recognised Finland's independence on 10 June 1919.
  • Belgium has an embassy in Helsinki.
  • Finland has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Template:Flag 8 March 1831 See Belgium–France relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 8 March 1831 when has been accredited Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Belgium to France Comte C. Le Hon.<ref name="Librairie polytechnique2"/>

Template:Flag See Belgium–Germany relations

They are both members of the European Union and NATO. Also, the majority of the people in East Belgium speak German.

  • Belgium has an embassy in Berlin.
  • Germany has one embassy in Brussels.
Template:Flag 30 November 1838 See Belgium–Greece relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 30 November 1838 when has been accredited Chargé d'Affaires of Belgium to Greece M. Benjamin Mary.<ref name="Librairie polytechnique2"/>

  • Belgium has an embassy in Athens.
  • Since 1945, Greece has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO, of the European Union.
  • There are between 15,000 and 26,000 Greeks who live in Belgium.
Template:Flag 21 July 1832 Diplomatic relations were established on 21 July 1832 when has been accredited Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Belgium to Roman states and Italian states (Holy See) Viscount Vilain XIIII.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
  • Belgium has an embassy to the Holy See based in Rome.
  • Holy See has an apostolic nunciature in Brussels.
Template:Flag 9 November 1945 Diplomatic relations were established on 9 November 1945.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Oslo, Norway.
  • Iceland has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO.
Template:Flag 7 September 1932 Diplomatic relations were established on 7 September 1932 when has been established Legation of Ireland in Belgium (Brussels). It was raised into an embassy 9 January 1959.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 24 February 1851 Diplomatic relations were established on 24 February 1851 when has been appointed Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Italy to Belgium Alberto Lupi Di Montalto.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Template:Flag 23 April 2008 See Belgium–Kosovo relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 23 April 2008.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Template:Flag 26 January 1921 Diplomatic relations were established on 26 January 1921.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Diplomatic relations re-established on 5 September 1991.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 27 December 1922 Diplomatic relations were established first time on 27 December 1922.Diplomatic relations re-established on 5 September 1991.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flag 9 July 1892 See Belgium–Luxembourg relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 9 July 1892.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Template:Flag June 1965 Diplomatic relations were established in June 1965.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium is accredited to Malta from its embassy in Rome, Italy.
  • Malta has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and of the Council of Europe.
Template:Flag 11 March 1992 Diplomatic relations were established on 11 March 1992.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium recognised Moldova as an independent country effective from 31 December 1991.<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
  • Moldova has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Belgium is accredited to Moldova from its embassy in Bucharest, Romania.
Template:Flag 2 October 1931 Diplomatic relations were established on 2 October 1931.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium is accredited to Monaco from its embassy in Paris, France and maintains an honorary consulate in Monaco.
  • Monaco has an embassy in Brussels.
Template:Flag 25 July 2006 Diplomatic relations were established on 25 July 2006.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium recognised Montenegro as an independent country on 23 June 2006.<ref>Belgisch Staatsblad 30 June 2006</ref>
  • Belgium is accredited to Montenegro from its embassy in Belgrade, Serbia.
  • Montenegro has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and NATO.
  • Belgium is an EU member and Montenegro is an EU candidate.
Template:Flag 3 August 1839 See Belgium–Netherlands relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 3 August 1839 when has been accredited Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Belgium to the Netherlands Prince J. De Chimay.<ref name="Librairie polytechnique2"/>

  • Belgium has an embassy in The Hague.
  • Netherlands has an embassy in Brussels and a consulate-general in Antwerp.
  • Both nations are members of the European Union and NATO.
Template:Flag 14 February 1994 Diplomatic relations were established on 14 February 1994.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium recognised North Macedonia as an independent country on 12 October 1993.<ref>Belgisch Staatblad 17 November 1993, then under the name of F.Y.R.O.M. The subsequent name change was taken into account by amending the 1993 recognition decree on 17 March 2019, Belgisch Staatblad 28 March 2019.</ref>
Template:Flag 14 November 1905 Diplomatic relations were established on 14 November 1905.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium has an embassy in Oslo.
  • Norway has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO.
Template:Flag 6 March 1919 Diplomatic relations were established on 6 March 1919.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium has an embassy in Warsaw.
  • Poland has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Template:Flag 20 February 1834 Diplomatic relations were established on 20 February 1834 when has been accredited chargé d'affaires of Belgium to Portugal C. Serruys.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
  • Belgium has an embassy in Lisbon.
  • Portugal has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Template:Flag 29 March 1880 Diplomatic relations were established on 29 March 1880.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium has an embassy in Bucharest.
  • Romania has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Template:Flag 11 April 1853 See Belgium–Russia relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 11 April 1853.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Template:Flag 15 March 1886
  • Belgium recognised Yugoslavia as an independent country on 22 April 1996.<ref>Belgisch Staatsblad 11 July 1996</ref>
  • Belgium has an embassy in Belgrade.
  • Serbia has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Belgium is an EU member and Serbia is an EU candidate.
Template:Flag 1 January 1993 Diplomatic relations were established on 1 January 1993.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Belgium recognised Slovakia as an independent country on 16 February 1993, effective from 1 January 1993.<ref name="ReferenceE"/>
  • Belgium is accredited to Slovakia from its embassy in Vienna, Austria.
  • Slovakia has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Template:Flag 5 March 1992 Diplomatic relations were established on 5 March 1992.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Belgium recognised Slovenia as an independent country effective from 15 January 1992.<ref name="ReferenceC"/>

  • Belgium is accredited to Slovenia from its embassy in Vienna, Austria.
  • Slovenia has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of NATO and of the European Union.
Template:Flag 18 September 1832 See Belgium–Spain relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 18 September 1832 when has been accredited chargé d'affaires of Belgium to Spain J.-B. Kaufmann.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

  • Belgium has an embassy in Madrid.
  • Spain has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and NATO.
Template:Flag 23 February 1837 Diplomatic relations were established on 23 February 1837 when has been accredited Chargé d'Affaires of Belgium to Sweden baron T. Vander Straten Ponthoz.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Template:Flag 10 March 1992 See Belgium–Ukraine relations

Diplomatic relations were established on 10 March 1992.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Although politically the two nations are not closely connected, they have a long history of economic integration and trade, with Belgian investment playing a role in the contemporary Ukrainian economy. As of 2008, trade revenue generated between the two nations accounted for approximately US$1 billion.<ref name="Joint Commission">Template:Cite webTemplate:Dead link</ref>

  • Belgium recognised Ukraine as an independent country effective from 31 December 1991.<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
  • Belgium has an embassy in Kyiv.
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Brussels.
Template:Flag 1 December 1830 See Belgium–United Kingdom relations

Belgium established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 1 December 1830.<ref name="britain"/>

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic Co-operation Pact,<ref>Template:Cite x</ref> Council of Europe, European Court of Human Rights, the International Criminal Court, NATO, OECD, OSCE, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have a Classified Information Protection Agreement,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and a Maritime Cooperation Agreement.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Oceania

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Template:Flag 10 October 1947 Diplomatic relations were established on 10 October 1947.<ref name="Belgisch staatsblad Issues 305-334">Template:Cite book</ref>

Protocol

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The kingdom of Belgium recognises 4 types of incoming visits in Belgium. They are ranked in precedence and protocol.<ref name="diplomatie.belgium.be">https://diplomatie.belgium.be/sites/default/files/downloads/toegangsbadges_brussels_airport.pdf Template:Bare URL PDF</ref>

  1. The State Visit, formal invitations by the King of the Belgians.
  2. The Official Visit, invitation by the Belgian Prime minister.
  3. The Working Visit, invitation by an ambassador, the cost is not paid by the Belgian state.
    1. Cordial visits.
    2. Visits of courtoisie
    3. Visits to international Organisations
  4. The Private Visit, at own initiative, Belgian authorities only provide security if requested.

See also

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References

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