💐🎂 Happy 100th birthday, Mr. Paul Goffin! With family and friends, Chargée d'Affaires Sophie Karlshausen celebrated the eldest Belgian WWII veteran’s remarkable life of service, courage and resilience. 🇧🇪🇺🇸 A true symbol of the enduring Belgium-U.S. bond. #VeteransDay

On #November11 we honor those who sacrificed their lives during WWI. 🇧🇪Defense Attaché Brigadier General Bart Verbist attended a moving #RemembranceDay ceremony at the 🇨🇦Embassy in DC. Each guest placed a poppy on a wreath to honor those who gave their today for our tomorrow. 1/3

📚✏️Payne Elementary 5th graders took their first steps in learning about Belgium through the #EmbassyAdoption program! Thrilled to celebrate the program's 5️⃣0️⃣ years with @dcpublicschools & @WashPerformArts 🚸Looking forward to a year of friendship & discovery with @PayneDCPS!

I’m honored to receive the trust of the Members of the @Europarl_EN as Commissioner for Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality. The responsibilities that await me are equal to my motivation. (1/2)

Congratulations to President-elect @realDonaldTrump Belgium looks forward to further strengthening the transatlantic bond. Strong alliances will be needed to address current global challenges and ensure our prosperity.

Chargée d'affaires Sophie Karlshausen and team were very honored to brief a 🇧🇪parliamentary delegation led by president of the Senate Mrs. De Bue and with president of the House Mr. De Roover, in the context of the PA-OSCE U.S. electoral observation mission.

With the 🇺🇸presidential election approaching, Chargée d’Affaires Sophie Karlshausen was pleased to open the 🇧🇪Residence for an @InstituteforEdu dinner cohosted with @coach_Kemper for key speakers @WSJ Grateful to our esteemed guests for an evening of insight & lively discussion.

Chargée d’Affaires Sophie Karlshausen 🇧🇪 hosted a lunch discussion on ❄️Arctic❄️ policy, organized by our colleague @MaiteMorren as Belgium is working on its Arctic strategy. Many thanks to the invited experts for their valuable insights. #ArcticDiplomacy

At the Ukraine Ministerial Roundtable during the @WorldBank and @IMFNews Annual Meetings, Deputy Prime Minister Vincent Van Peteghem @vincent_v_p reiterated that Belgium stands by Ukraine: supporting Ukraine is necessary for a prosperous Europe. 🇧🇪🇪🇺🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine

How to make finance work to achieve the SDGs and leave no one behind, especially the poorest and most vulnerable? These questions are at the heart of very constructive discussions still ongoing at #WBGMeetings with partners working in countries and regions where we’re active.

🇪🇺🇺🇸 Chargée d’Affaires Sophie Karlshausen joined #EU Ambassadors for an outreach trip to #Michigan, a state with critical importance in the US presidential election. The delegation aimed to learn more about its people, politics, and thriving business community. 🧵1/5

Chargée d’Affaires Sophie Karlshausen was delighted to host a discussion on the Middle East, organized by our expert Charles Randaxhe. Heartfelt thanks to all the guests for their insightful contributions.

Chargée d’Aff Sophie Karlshausen was honored to welcome 🇧🇪Deputy PM & Finance Minister Vincent Van Peteghem @vincent_v_p, Governor Pierre Wunsch @NBB_BNB_NL, @BelgiumDGD Heidy Rombouts, @Enabel_Belgium CEO @jeanvanwetter & 🇧🇪🇺🇸 experts for a discussion on transatlantic relations.

Chargée d'Affaires Sophie Karlshausen hosted @KU_Leuven Rector & President @LucSels at the 🇧🇪residence in DC, celebrating the university’s 600th anniversary with esteemed Belgian & American academics. A proud moment for one of Europe’s oldest & most prestigious universities!🧵1/3

🕯️ Chargée d'Affaires Karlshausen attended AJC's moving Oct 7 Commemoration. 1 year after Hamas' horrific terrorist attacks against #Israel, Belgium stands in solidarity with all civilian victims, calls for unconditional release of all hostages and ceasefire, for a lasting peace.

An extraordinary meeting of the EU Ambassadors today. Helpful update from @D0Sullivan on EU sanctions enforcement. Also a touching moment to support our friend @OMarkarova and her tireless efforts to rally support for Ukraine here in the US. Your EU family stands with you!

🇧🇪🇺🇸 Belgium & the U.S. - a trade partnership worth $73B! 🤝The U.S. is Belgium’s 4th biggest export destination. 📈 Belgium is 14th export destination & top 20 trading partner for the U.S. 🌐 Bilateral investment supports 190K jobs. 🇧🇪 is 8th largest exporter of goods worldwide.

🌐 Chargée d'Affaires Sophie Karlshausen was thrilled to host a reception for fellow Deputy Chiefs of Mission from across the globe. A great opportunity for new & seasoned colleagues in DC to connect & strengthen ties. Looking forward to future collaboration on shared priorities.

10th anniversary of the Global Coalition to defeat ISIS: SecGen Gentzis represented 🇧🇪 & reiterated our commitment to defeat Daesh in Iraq & Syria & to counter its affiliates in Africa & Asia. Thx @SecBlinken🇺🇸 for hosting this meeting. No time to let up our efforts. #Coalition10

Happy #UNGA Week! Just in time, we've updated our fact sheet that details all EU assistance to #Ukraine — and in U.S. dollars. As world leaders gather to determine next steps, make sure you know: The EU continues to stand with Ukraine. bit.ly/458IG09 @EUatUN