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Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Nonattendance of Ambassador Sizani to Oversight Session Concerns International Relations Committee

The committee remains dedicated to fulfilling its constitutional role of oversight and ensuring accountability in the implementation of South Africa’s foreign policy

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation has expressed its grave concern over the nonattendance of His Excellency Ambassador Stone Sizani with no apology to the committee’s oversight session in Brussels, where the committee engaged with European High Commissions during its unprecedented week-long oversight mission in the Europe region.…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

International Relations Committee Successfully Begins Eight-Day European Oversight Visit

The ambassadors expressed their appreciation for the committee’s oversight objectives, as presented by the Chairperson of the committee, Mr Supra Mahumapelo

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation had a successful oversight session with the first group of 10 South African Heads of Mission in Europe. The committee is currently on an eight-day oversight visit in Europe. The committee’s first meeting in the South African Embassy in Brussels in Belgium…

Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |

Morocco, Belgium Reiterate Willingness to Deepen Strategic, Multidimensional Partnership

On the economic front, both parties underlined the need to elevate the relationship to a higher level

Morocco and Belgium reaffirmed, on Thursday in Brussels, their shared willingness to deepen a strategic and structuring partnership based on trust, mutual respect and converging views on major regional and international challenges. This reiteration was expressed on the occasion of a meeting held in Brussels between Minister of Foreign Affairs,…

Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |

Brussels: Moroccan Foreign Minister (FM) Calls on Belgian Operators to Invest in Southern Provinces

The minister mentioned promising prospects for cooperation with Belgium in the renewable energy, infrastructure, industry, and green hydrogen sectors

Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Mr. Nasser Bourita called, Thursday in Brussels, on Belgian economic operators to seize the opportunities offered by the Southern provinces of the Kingdom, in line with His Majesty King Mohammed VI's vision of making the Sahara region a hub for development…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Expresses Appreciation to Belgium's King Philippe for Warm Reception

The discussions with the European Union were rich and constructive, reaffirming the depth of our relations, which have reached an unprecedented level of alignment

I extend my heartfelt thanks to His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium for the gracious reception today in Brussels, and for the strong and distinguished bilateral relations that bind our two nations. I also express my sincere appreciation to Mr. António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ms. Ursula…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the King of Belgium in Brussels

King Philippe welcomed the President and expressed his appreciation for his visit, which reflects the deep historical relations between Egypt and Belgium, both at the official and popular levels

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with His Majesty the King of Belgium, King Philippe, at the Royal Palace of Brussels. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El- Shennawy, said the official reception…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets President of European Parliament in Brussels

Both sides emphasized the necessity of underpinning the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, allowing sufficient humanitarian aid into the Strip, and providing the necessary medical care for the injured

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, as part of his visit to Brussels, Belgium, to participate in the first Egypt-EU summit. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the President expressed his appreciation for the positive and supportive role…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Heads to Brussels to Participate in the First European Union (EU)-Egypt Summit

The visit aims to strengthen the frameworks of political cooperation and coordination with the European side as well as with Belgium on regional and international issues of mutual interest

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi heads to the capital of Belgium, Brussels, leading the delegation of the Arab Republic of Egypt at the first EU-Egypt summit on October 22nd. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the convening of this historic summit, the first ever between Egypt and the…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Italy: End Border Control Pact with Libya

People Returned by Libyan Coast Guard Subject to Severe Abuse

 Italy should revoke its damaging migrant cooperation agreement with Libya, Human Rights Watch said today. The Italy-Libya Memorandum of Understanding on migration cooperation will renew automatically for three years on November 2, 2025, if neither party revokes it or makes any revisions by that date. The agreement, signed in 2017, includes significant material and…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

President Ramaphosa to advance trade relations during working visits to Ireland and Belgium

The ongoing collaboration between the two countries shows how important working together is to address shared challenges and to foster understanding and cooperation for a more harmonious future

His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake working visits to Ireland on 08 October 2025 and to the Belgium on 09 October 2025. On Wednesday, 08 October 2025, the President will hold official talks in Ireland with Irish President Michael D. Higgins and Prime Minister Micheál Martin. This official visit…