Ann-Sophie Vrmrsch

[Belgium UN New York @BelgiumUN]

Terrorism on the African continent continues to worsen. We thank Algeria 🇩🇿 for organizing an open debate in the Security Council today.

🇧🇪 called for:

▪️a whole of government approach
▪️backing for the UN Panels of Experts
▪️support to the 🇺🇳 & African Union peace missions

[Bernard Quintin @BernardQuintin_]

Geschokt door de verschrikkelijke aanslag op de kerstmarkt in Maagdenburg, Duitsland.

Onze gedachten gaan uit naar de slachtoffers en de getroffen families. Geweld kan nooit worden gerechtvaardigd. We volgen de situatie op de voet.

[Ann-Sophie Vrmrsch @AS_VERMEERSCH]

Proud to contribute with my amazing colleagues of the W@W netwerk within @BelgiumMFA to #OrangeTheWorld 🧡
We plan a broad range of activities, in particular focussing on fighting sexism in a professional environment 💪

[Alastair Brockbank @AliBrockbank]

The amazing @AS_VERMEERSCH and I recently bought a house.

Only later did we discover it was #Magritte’s old house. He painted this and others from our living room ☁️🤩

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

🇧🇪🇺🇦Belgium stands firmly with #Ukraine

Today marks 1000 days since the large-scale Russian invasion began.
1000 days of courage, resilience, and sacrifice by the Ukrainian people.
1000 days of fighting for freedom, sovereignty, and the values we all share.

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[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

Belgium strongly condemns the statements by Minister Smostrich calling for "exercising sovereignty" over #WestBank. Annexation of the West Bank flagrantly violates int’l law & the rights of the Palestinian people. This unnecessary provocation only further escalates the conflict.

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

🇧🇪🇺🇳 Belgium condemns Israel’s firing at @UNIFIL_ HQ yesterday in Lebanon, wounding two peacekeepers.

Targeting peacekeeping personnel not engaged as combatants is a crime. They must be protected under international law.

We reiterate our calls for an immediate ceasefire.

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

Belgium reaffirms its full support for @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres in his constant efforts to achieve peace, including in the #MiddleEast.

[Belgium in the USA @BelgiumintheUSA]

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

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

🔴 Belgium calls both parties to urgently implement a ceasefire across the Blue Line.

Civilians in #Lebanon and Israel & @UN staff must be protected.

International humanitarian law (#IHL) must prevail in all circumstances.

https://t.co/KaD5ssNR5i

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

🇧🇪🇺🇳Belgium, with 123 other countries, voted in favor of the #UNGA resolution following the #ICJ Advisory Opinion regarding the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

We resolutely support @CIJ_ICJ. Respect for international law must always guide the actions of the int'l community.

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

Military operations in the West Bank must cease.

Israel is bound to its obligations under international law, including humanitarian law, in the occupied territories.

The only lasting peace solution is a two-state solution.

https://t.co/LNy4kDR4MB

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

🔴 We are closely monitoring the situation in #Israel, #Lebanon & the region.

🇧🇪 We ask Belgians in the region to
➡️ follow the local safety guidelines
➡️ for travellers to register on https://t.co/zjFltIS0ms

Travel to both countries remains strongly discouraged.

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

Belgium condemns yesterday's Al Shabab terrorist attack on Lido Beach in #Mogadishu.

Belgium extends condolences to the victims' families and expresses solidarity with Somalia, reaffirming the need to continue the fight against terrorism.

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

Today, August 3rd, marks the 10th anniversary of the atrocities committed against the Yazidi population. Belgium condemns ISIS' crimes against the Yazidis and urges the full implementation of the Yazidi Survivors’ Law and the Sinjar Agreement. 

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[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

Belgium welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Congo and Rwanda.

Full statement 🇧🇪

[🇧🇪 DG Multilateral Affairs @BelgiumDGM]

Today the 🇪🇺 agreed on restrictive measures against The Base. For the first time, the 🇪🇺 designates a violent right-wing extremist group.
🇧🇪 strongly supports this endeavour that shows our commitment to fight terrorism in all its forms 💪

[Ann-Sophie Vrmrsch @AS_VERMEERSCH]

Enjoyed each minute of our 🇪🇺 presidency! Very grateful for the opportunity to contribute my two cents to this important chapter of 🇧🇪 multilateral work 💪
& ready for more adventures with this amazing team 🥰

[🇧🇪 DG Multilateral Affairs @BelgiumDGM]

🇧🇪🇪🇺Belgian Presidency
6 months - 2 Working Groups (COTER & COMET) - 12 meetings – 3600 hours of preparation & consultations
The Counterterrorism Unit of the Belgian MFA did it ! A big thanks to all our global, 🇪🇺 and 🇧🇪 partners and all the best to the incoming 🇭🇺 Presidency

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

I condemn Israel’s actions which killed scores of innocent civilians who were only seeking shelter from this deadly conflict.

There is no safe place in Gaza.

This horror must stop.

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

Crimes committed in Gaza must be prosecuted at the highest level, regardless of the perpetrators.

Statement 🇧🇪⬇️