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Mr President,
It is a true pleasure for the Queen and me to be in Vietnam.
After my first trip to your country in 1994, and having led two consecutive trade missions, the Queen came two years ago, to promote children’s rights. I can say that the current State visit, our fourth...
Mr President,
Together with the Queen, I am delighted to welcome you and your spouse to Belgium. Your State visit to our country offers us an opportunity to celebrate our strong bonds.
But our relations cannot be seen apart from the severe threats to global peace...
Speech by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid on the occasion of the Gala event organised by the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International in Mumbai
6 March 2025
Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen –...
Speech by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid at the Belgian reception in New Delhi
3 March 2025
Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Ministers,
Distinguished Guests,
It is a great pleasure to be here with you today...
Your Majesty,
The Queen and I are delighted to welcome you to Belgium, having had the opportunity to visit the Sultanate of Oman on several occasions, each time enjoying a warm reception.
We have unforgettable memories of our visits, when we were welcomed by your late uncle, Sultan...
Your Holiness,
What a joy it is to welcome you here today, nearly thirty years after the visit of Pope John Paul II.
Your apostolic mission, passed down from Saint Peter, firmly upholds the great Christian tradition, while also reflecting your highly respected character. Aware of...
Introductory Statement by H.M. the Queen, WHO High-level Dinner on “Violence against children and its impact on mental health”, New York, 22 September 2024
Your Excellencies,
As an SDG Advocate, I find it very encouraging to see so many leaders – from across
...
Introductory Statement by H.M. the Queen, Side event “Spotlight Initiative – End Violence Against Women & Girls”, New York, 21 September 2024
Your Excellencies,
As we strive to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, it is imperative that we recognize that...
Introductory Statement by H.M. the Queen Gender Equality High-level Event, New York, 21 September 2024
Your Excellencies,
Despite notable progress over recent decades, gender equality remains a critical challenge in 2024. Women and girls continue to face systemic...
Your Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
In my capacity as United Nations Sustainable Development Advocate, I should like to address a subject which is of concern to us all today: nutritional health and ways in which to improve it. Unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical...