List of diplomatic missions in Belgium
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This page lists diplomatic missions resident in the Kingdom of Belgium
. This listing excludes honorary consulates.
At present, the capital city of Brussels
hosts 183 embassies. Brussels is unique in that it is not only the seat of the Belgian Government, but also of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Commission
, which is the executive wing of the European Union
to which countries accredit representatives. Thus, a country can send three ambassadors to Brussels, one to the King of the Belgians
, one to NATO and one to the EC. Some missions serve all three functions, while other countries open separate offices for each.
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Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
. This listing excludes honorary consulates.
At present, the capital city of Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
hosts 183 embassies. Brussels is unique in that it is not only the seat of the Belgian Government, but also of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Commission
European Commission
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union....
, which is the executive wing of the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
to which countries accredit representatives. Thus, a country can send three ambassadors to Brussels, one to the King of the Belgians
Albert II of Belgium
Albert II is the current reigning King of the Belgians, a constitutional monarch. He is a member of the royal house "of Belgium"; formerly this house was named Saxe-Coburg-Gotha...
, one to NATO and one to the EC. Some missions serve all three functions, while other countries open separate offices for each.
Embassies
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