Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau on Belgium-US Relations
Ambassador Régibeau joins members of the Council community to share insights into the current state of the Belgium-US relationship.
About This Event
The United States’ diplomatic relationship with Belgium dates back to 1832 following the country's declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1830. Since then, the US and Belgium have maintained a close and strategic partnership as NATO allies who share a similar vision of promoting democratic principles, respect for the rule of law, and human rights. Belgium and the US also hold strong economic ties, with the US being the largest importer of Belgian goods outside the European Union. Ambassador Régibeau joins the Council to discuss his perspective on the relationship between these two countries and what the future may hold.
About the Speakers
Jean-Arthur Régibeau
Ambassador of Belgium to the United States
Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau represents His Majesty The King of the Belgians and Belgium’s federal government in the United States and in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. He is responsible for the direction and work of the embassy and its consulates, including bilateral political and economic relations, visa, and consular services.
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