175 Years of Belgian Diplomacy

On the occasion of the 175th anniversary of Belgium's independence and of the 25th anniversary of federalism, the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, External Trade and Development Co-operation stages in the prestigious environment of the former library of the Egmont Palace a retrospective exhibition on 175 years of diplomacy in Belgium, a chapter of our history people are sometimes unaware of.

175 Years of Belgian Diplomacy A Worldwide Commitment On the occasion of the 175th anniversary of Belgium's independence and of the 25th anniversary of federalism, the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, External Trade and Development Co-operation stages in the prestigious environment of the former library of the Egmont Palace a retrospective exhibition on 175 years of diplomacy in Belgium, a chapter of our history people are sometimes unaware of. More information on www.diplomatie.be. From the beginnings of independent Belgium to federalism through post?war multilateralism, a chronological circuit highlights a few moments that have marked Belgium's commitment on the European and world scene. This exhibition also provides valuable insights into the evolution of the diplomatic and consular careers and takes a look at daily life in our department. The environment in which the actors of Belgian diplomacy go about their daily duties in Brussels as well as abroad is another interesting theme within the exhibition. Last, a selection of archive documents, photographs, audio-visual memories, symbolic objects . all these exhibits offer the visitor in this commemorative year a unique opportunity to discover our diplomacy, a Diplomatic and Consular Corps that has constantly worked for 175 years so that Belgium - today as a federal State - could act in an efficient and committed manner in the concert of Nations.