Speech
December 20th, 2022
An Afghan vision for Afghanistan: a civil society workshop
Ladies and Gentlemen,Dear participants, As winter arrived in Kabul – and we know how harsh it can be - let me start by saying that my heart and my mind are with the Afghan people who live in dire conditions.
Press Release
December 10th, 2022
International Human Rights Day: Belgium remains committed to human dignity, freedom, equal rights and justice for all
On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib reiterates Belgium's commitment to the protection and promotion of all human rights for all, without distinction.
Press Release
November 28th, 2022
Belgium sends emergency humanitarian material to Ukraine via B-FAST
Belgium sends a convoy with humanitarian material to Ukraine via the B-FAST emergency aid mechanism. Foreign Affairs provides protective equipment and basic necessities during cold climate conditions, such as generators, sleeping bags, first aid kits and soup.
Press Release
November 25th, 2022
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
25 November is the symbolic day on which we focus on the elimination of violence against women. It also marks the kick-off of the annual international campaign "16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence" to eradicate violence against women and girls around the world.
Press Release
November 15th, 2022
Eighth World Congress against the Death Penalty in Berlin
This 15th November, the eighth World Congress against the Death Penalty opens in Berlin in the presence of Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib. This is a triennial event, which brings together more than a thousand opponents of the death penalty from all over the world.
Speech
November 13th, 2022
Champions Group on Adaptation Finance - Intervention of Ms. Hadja Lahbib - Sharm El Sheikh COP27
Intervention of Ms. Hadja Lahbib in Sharm El Sheikh (COP27) on adaptation.
Speech
November 12th, 2022
Climate Responses for Sustaining Peace - Intervention of Ms. Hadja Lahbib - Sharm El Sheikh COP27
Intervention of Ms. Hadja Lahbib in Sharm El Sheikh (COP27) on Climate Responses for Sustaining Peace.
Speech
November 11th, 2022
Press conference with Nikos Dendias - Athens
Press conference with my greek colleague Nikos Dendias following my visit to Athens.
Press Release
October 26th, 2022
State visit to the Republic of Lithuania - Military cooperation, solidarity, and a visit to Kaunas
The third and final day of the State Visit to the Republic of Lithuania starts under the theme of military cooperation and solidarity. After that, the King and Queen will travel to Kaunas for a programme with mainly cultural activities.
Press Release
October 25th, 2022
Economic and academic component of the State visit to the Republic of Lithuania
Today, the King and Queen begin their second day of the State Visit to the Republic of Lithuania with a mainly economic and academic programme in the capital Vilnius.