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( R e d i r e c t e d f r o m E m b a s s y o f B e l g i u m , M o s c o w )
Belgium–Russia relations are the bilateral foreign relations between the two countries, Belgium and Russia . Russia has an embassy in Brussels and a consulate-general in Antwerp , whilst Belgium has an embassy in Moscow and a Consulate General in Saint Petersburg .
Both countries are full members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe .
History [ edit ]
President Vladimir Putin with former King Albert II , and spouses, whilst on a state visit in Brussels in October 2001.
High level contacts between Belgium and Russia began in the early 18th century, when Peter the Great visited the Southern Netherlands in 1717. Amongst towns he visited were Brussels and Spa .[1] edifice with a portico over the main spring, which the locals renamed in his honour as Pouhon Pierre-le-Grand .[2] [3] Diplomatic relations were established between Belgium and the Russian Empire in 1853,[4] envoy of the Russian Empire in Brussels on 19 March 1853.[5]
Trade relations [ edit ]
In 2004, trade between the two countries totalled €4.75 billion, an increase of €1.18 billion over the previous year, with Russia holding a trade surplus of €1.51 billion in bilateral trade. Russian exports to Belgium were mainly commodities , including minerals (37%), precious and semi-precious stones (22%), ferrous and non-ferrous metals (17%) and chemical products (8%). Russian imports from Belgium were composed of industrial equipment (25%), chemicals and pharmaceuticals (18%), plastic products and rubber (9%), food (8%) and transportation (8%). In 2004, Belgium imported 30% of its oil and natural gas from Russia, although mainly spot market.[6] Aeroflot and Brussels Airlines operating flights between Moscow and Brussels .[7] [8]
Diplomatic issues [ edit ]
The Embassy of Belgium in Moscow
After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine started, Belgium, as one of the EU countries, imposed sanctions on Russia, and Russia added all EU countries to the list of "unfriendly nations ".[9] declaring a number of Russian diplomats Persona non grata .
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References [ edit ]
^ Logan, Leanne; Cole, Geert (2007). "The Ardennes". Belgium & Luxembourg Lonely Planet . p. 255. ISBN 978-1-74104-237-5 . Retrieved 2009-03-31 .
^ Lemon, Mark; Mayhew, Henry; Taylor, Tom; Brooks, Shirley; Cowley Burnand, Francis; Seaman, Owen (1853). Punch London : Punch Publications Ltd. p. 211. Retrieved 2009-03-23 .
^ Представители Российской Империи В Других Странах the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2009-03-31 .
^ Российско-бельгийские отношения Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 4 October 2005. Retrieved 2009-03-31 .
^ "ОАО "Аэрофлот — Российские авиалинии" (in Russian). Polyot-Sirena . Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2009-03-31 .
^ "Delta Air Transport /Brussels Airlines/ Brussels Airlines" (in Russian). Polyot-Sirena . Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2009-03-31 .
^ Lee, Michael (8 March 2020). "Here are the nations on Russia's 'unfriendly countries' list" . CTV News .
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