I was extremely sad to learn of the tragic aftermath of the bad weather which, on Thursday, 18 August, resulted in five people being killed and many others injured at a music festival in Kiewit.
ReadGeographical proximity, historic and cultural factors (40% of Belgians are French-speaking), the considerable interlocking of the two economies and analyses that are often similar make relations between France and Belgium particularly close and comfortable.
A regular dialogue has been established for European issues, politico-strategic dossiers, and African matters.
Updated on 22.10.10