Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
“Through this negotiation, U.S & EU will have the opportunity not only to expand trade & investment across the Atlantic, but also to contribute to the development of global rules that can strengthen the multilateral trading system.”
Obama Offers Sweeping 2nd-Term Agenda
President Obama, in a nationally televised address to the American people, pledged to gradually withdraw 34,000 troops from Afghanistan over the next year, further reduce the U.S. nuclear arsenal, and launch a revamped immigration system.
North Korean Announcement of Nuclear Test
Countries around the world, including every member of the Security Council, agreed that this test was an extremely regrettable act that further undermines international peace & security, as well as that of the region.
Finding a Lasting Solution to Instability in DRC
The international community has a “moral imperative” to act more effectively to break the cycle of death & suffering in DRC, says U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Carson.
President Obama on Immigration Reform
President Obama says "now is the time" to build a fair, effective and commonsense immigration system that lives up to the U.S. heritage as a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants.
Pop Culture Versus Real America
Every nationality has stereotypes found in pop culture creations such as TV shows. Americans in TV shows do not always show what real Americans are like. This learner's English book contrasts the pop culture stereotypical Americans with genuine Americans.
More News from the Embassy
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President Obama on Kerry's Confirmation as Secretary of State
John has earned the respect of leaders around the world and the confidence of Democrats and Republicans in the Senate, and I am confident he will make an extraordinary Secretary of State.
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Obama Nominates 2 for National Security Team
Obama nominated former Senator Chuck Hagel for defense secretary & White House counterterrorism adviser John Brennan to head the CIA
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Nomination of Senator Kerry
Statement on the President’s Nomination of Senator Kerry to be the next Secretary of State
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Discover America
America tourism info at a glance for you.
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Climate Change
Dossier on US Policy
Documents and summarizes the United States policy on Climate Change and Clean Energy.
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Africa
Dossier on US Policy
This dossier documents the United States relationship with Africa.
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Iran
Dossier on US Policy
A dossier documenting the United States relationship with Iran.
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China
Dossier on the US Policy
This dossier documents the United States relationship with China.
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Middle East Peace
Dossier on US Policy
This dossier documents the United States relationship with the countries of the Middle East.
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Non-Proliferation Issues
Dossier on US Policy
This dossier documents United States policy with regard to non-proliferation issues
Embassy Events
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Lincoln Movie Premiere
U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Howard Gutman hosted and spoke at a premiere of the Lincoln movie in Brussels on January 22, 2012, together with U.S. Ambassador to the EU William Kennard.
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Ambassador Hosts Inauguration Reception
Ambassador Gutman hosted an inauguration reception at the Residence on Monday, January 21, 2013.
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Ambassador Meets With Deaf Youth Representatives
Amb. Gutman welcomed representatives of European Union of Deaf Youth & Sercle, the National Deaf Student Union of Belgium. He was briefed on deaf students' rights & EU Sign Language legislation.
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Bastogne Tree Planting
Ambassador Gutman and Mayor of Bastogne today helped Bastogne area schoolchildren plant 26 trees in tribute to Newtown Victims.
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Visit of the Hainaut Province
Dec. 19: Hainaut Governor Claude Durieux welcomed Ambassador Gutman at the provincial seat in Mons to celebrate the conclusion of the Ambassador’s visits to all of Hainaut’s communes.
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Province of Namur Visit
Saturday, December 8, 2012 Ambassador Gutman visited Namur. After an official reception at the Provincial palace the ambassador & Dr Loewinger participated in a wine tasting & visited the Namur Christmas market.
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Visit of Limburg
A small ceremony was held at the provincial house in Hasselt because ambassador Gutman finished visiting all communes of the province of Limburg. Governor Herman Reynders hosted a small reception.
