New OLO 2071

The Minister of Finance, Vincent Van Peteghem, announces :

The Kingdom of Belgium intends to issue a new syndicated EURO benchmark bond maturing June 22nd, 2071 (OLO 93) in the near future, subject to market conditions.

BNP Paribas Fortis, Crédit Agricole CIB, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, NatWest Markets and Nomura have been mandated as joint bookrunners.

All other Primary Dealers will be invited to the syndicate group.