OLO 49

Press release from the Belgian Debt Agency

The KINGDOM OF BELGIUM intends to issue a new syndicated 10 year benchmark bond (OLO 49) this week. The new OLO will have a maturity of 28th March, 2017. The Kingdom has mandated ABN AMRO, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and KBC Bank as joint bookrunners. All primary and recognised dealers in Belgian government securities will be invited to join the syndicate. The OLO auction scheduled for 29th January, 2007 is cancelled.