AndyVanPachtenbeke

Belgian diplomat in Washington DC. Big on international law and human rights. Also happy to talk ⚽️, 📷 or why 🇧🇪 🍺 is best. Tweets in personal capacity.

[European Union in the U.S. @EUintheUS]

What an amazing #Pride Parade in Washington! We came together with 150+ friends and several Member States to show our support for the LGBTIQ+ community here and around the world. Thank you @DJNeekola @BelgiumintheUSA for the tunes! 🎶 #EU4HumanRights #Pride2024 @eu_eeas

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

Today I welcomed Prime Minister De Croo of Belgium to the White House to discuss our shared commitment to Ukraine's defense in the face of Russia’s war, and recognize Belgium’s contributions to transatlantic security.

I look forward to a future of closer cooperation.

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

Belgium condemns the killing of an employee of @Enabel_Belgium and his son by an Israeli bombardment.

All parties have the obligation to do everything possible to avoid civilian casualties in compliance w/ #IHL.

Our condolences go to the family & colleagues of Abdallah Nabha.

[Caroline Gennez @carogennez]

It is with great sadness that I was informed that last night one of our @Enabel_belgium staff was killed by an Israeli bombardment.

Abdallah Nabhan and his 7-year-old son Jamal were killed in an attack on Rafah.

https://t.co/O1mHdBddfw

[Caroline Gennez @carogennez]

The office building of @Enabel, the Belgian Agency for Development Cooperation, in #Gaza has been bombed and is completely destroyed.

Attacking civilian buildings is and remains totally unacceptable.

Together with @hadjalahbib, I will summon the Israeli ambassador.

[Jovita Neliupšienė @EUAmbUS]

🚨 EU-US SUMMIT
It’s been announced!

On October 20, excited to welcome to DC European Council President @CharlesMichel and European Commission President @vonderleyen for the 🇪🇺-🇺🇸Leaders Summit hosted by @POTUS. https://t.co/cc6KSiAxWf

[Laurens Soenen @LaurensSoenen]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Solliciteer nu! Grijp deze unieke kans om samen met een fantastisch, creatief en dynamisch team het Belgische voorzitterschap van de Raad van de Europese Unie van heel dichtbij mee te maken! #EU2024BE

➡️ https://t.co/WjfcpmLPut

[Frédéric Bernard @BEAmbUSA]

Thrilled to exchange views with staffers of the Congressional Friends of Belgium Caucus during a “master class” on Belgian policies, EU and NATO, security, trade relations and Belgium’s upcoming EU presidency.

[AndyVanPachtenbeke @AndyVPb]

@_hudsonc What should that reset look like?

[Belgium in the USA @BelgiumintheUSA]

Many victims of trafficking remain unseen. This International Day against Trafficking in Persons focuses on leaving no-one behind. 🇧🇪 is a pioneer in fighting these dehumanizing crimes. Victims can access the helpline at https://t.co/MeqnEl3u4r. Wear the #BlueHeart in support!

[Belgium in the USA @BelgiumintheUSA]

Happy 🇧🇪 #NationalDay! Today we also celebrate King Philippe’s 10th anniversary on the throne! H.M. the King and H.M. Queen Mathilde symbolize the unity of our country. In the past decade H.M. the King has met with 3 US Presidents. #KingPhilippe
© Gronemberger/Royal Palace

[Belgium in the USA @BelgiumintheUSA]

#Internship Opportunity at the Belgian Embassy in Washington, D.C. We are looking for an enthusiastic #intern to assist our Political, Economic & Public Diplomacy sections, during Belgium’s EU presidency.
Duration: 3 months in Jan-July 2024.
Apply here: https://t.co/uXRagsWPbf

[Belgium in the USA @BelgiumintheUSA]

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ On these last days of #PrideMonth, Ambassador Régibeau had an in-depth exchange with Special Envoy Jessica Stern and other community leaders on the best practices to support equal rights for #LGBTQI+, both in the US and in the world.

[AndyVanPachtenbeke @AndyVPb]

Congratulations to @toomany_buckets , only the second Belgian player ever to be drafted in the NBA 🏀🇧🇪

[Phoenix Suns @Suns]

Welcome to The Valley, Toumani! 🏜️

[AndyVanPachtenbeke @AndyVPb]

@rykaminski “Religious freedom cannot flourish without respect for the human rights of all persons.” 👏👏👏

[Heidy Rombouts @BelgiumDGD]

On #WorldRefugeeDay, let's acknowledge the unprecedented global displacement crisis, with 110 million people fleeing due to conflicts like Ukraine and Sudan. Belgium is committed to supporting these refugees and their host countries through @UNHCR & @UNRWA. #StandWithRefugees

[European Union in the U.S. @EUintheUS]

Great photos from a moving film screening and important discussion in honor of #Pride2023! Thanks for hosting with us, friends. 🇪🇺🇧🇪

[Belgium in the USA @BelgiumintheUSA]

After the screening of 🇧🇪movie "Lola and the Sea", DCM Sophie Karlshausen joined Bianca Humady Rey @DCTransPride365 & @mklavers81 Int'l news editor @WashBlade for a panel on 🌈 diversity & rights, opened by @EUAmbUS, #SpecialEnvoyLGBTQI J. Stern & @CapitalPrideDC Pres. A. Smith.

[AndyVanPachtenbeke @AndyVPb]

@rykaminski @BelgiumintheUSA It was a pleasure seeing you there!