I met with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. We addressed diplomatic prospects for ending the US-Iran war and fully re-opening the Strait of Hormuz. There were no tolls or fees for passage before the war, and there should be none after the war. Navigation must be free and unimpeded, both in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. I also raised domestic repression inside Iran, including the sharp rise in executions and death sentences.

This week I began my new role as Secretary-General of the European External Action Service. I’m looking forward to this new chapter, working with colleagues & partners across Europe & beyond. Please follow my professional journey at @EEAS_SecGen ⬅️ I’d love to stay connected.

Happy to see you here again after having work together in Vienna. Looking forward to working with you in your new position as spokesperson.

Kicking out #USMNT No call from a President can change this supremacy of the #RedDevils @BelRedDevils @FIFAWorldCup

While registration requirements are normal, Israel's new contested registration law goes far beyond that & must not be implemented in its current form. Israel must meet its obligations under international humanitarian law. government.nl/documents/2026…

🇧🇪 Belgium joins the signatories of this statement in reiterating the importance of respecting international law and, consequently, of putting an end to the illegal settlements and their expansion. 👇 Joint Statement from the leaders of the E4 + Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway and the Netherlands on the situation in the West Bank governo.it/en/node/31890

🇮🇱 Enough with these caricatures, Minister @gidonsaar. In Belgium, the judiciary is independent and makes its decisions —whether one agrees with them or not— free from any political influence. I recall that the proceedings in question were initiated by representatives of the Jewish community themselves. To portray those as a country’s desire to undermine the religious freedom of Jews is defamatory. This freedom has never been called into question and never will be in our country. Our Constitution protects it. Since you yourself recently urged against conducting diplomacy via Twitter, I suggest that we discuss all these issues during a meeting in Israel at a time that suits you best, in order to put an end to any misinterpretations. @BelgiumMFA

🇺🇸 Mr. Ambassador @BillWhiteUSA, I urge you to exercise greater restraint and to view your role in its proper context. It is inappropriate to publicly criticize a country and tarnish its image simply because you disagree with judicial proceedings. I have already told you this. Would you consider it acceptable for our Ambassador in Washington to do the same? In Belgium, the judiciary is independent and makes its decisions—whether one agrees with them or not—free from any political influence. I recall that the proceedings in question were initiated by representatives of the Jewish community themselves. To portray those as a country’s desire to undermine the religious freedom of Jews is defamatory. This freedom has never been called into question and never will be in our country. Our Constitution protects it. And it is not for an ambassador to dictate the government’s agenda. @BelgiumMFA @StateSEAS @SecRubio @DeputySecState

Statement by the @KajaKallas on behalf of the EU on the World Press Freedom Day 2026 The 🇪🇺 reaffirms its resolute commitment to defending media independence and the safety of journalists as fundamental pillars of democracy Read more👇 link.europa.eu/6qWdMh

Lebanon: Sharp escalation in violence has reversed recent food security gains and pushed country back into crisis. Acute food insecurity is likely to deepen without sustained, timely humanitarian support. Latest from @WFP. wfp.org/news/lebanon-new-ipc…

Le Moyen-Orient est en feu. Le Liban paie le prix le plus lourd : des milliers morts, 1,2 million de déplacés. Nous condamnons les attaques indiscriminées contre les civils. Le droit international humanitaire doit être respecté, sans exception.

When will there be any #accountability and #justice?

Read here the opening remarks by High Representative/Vice-President @kajakallas at the 25th EU-#ASEAN Ministerial Meeting eeas.europa.eu/eeas/asean-op… @EUinASEAN @uni_eropa @EUinthePH

Amid continued vandalism, thefts and arson, Israeli settlers demolished an EU-funded school in the West Bank. Over 40 children lost their right to education. Their community was forced to flee, fearing for their lives. The EU demands accountability and respect for IHL.

Under international humanitarian law & the Rome Statute, intentionally destroying, withholding, or targeting civilian infrastructure—water, power, hospitals, food, roads, solar panels or communications—during armed conflict is a #WarCrime. #HumanRights #InternationalLaw #Lebanon

.@antonioguterres is deeply saddened by the death of a second French @UNIFIL_ peacekeeper following the 18 April attack in southern #Lebanon. He extends condolences and calls for accountability. Attacks on peacekeepers must stop 🛑 Full statement: un.org/sg/en/content/sg/stat…

The Middle East is on fire. Lebanon is paying the heaviest price: over 2,000 dead, 1.2 million displaced, 250,000 flying to Syria. We condemn indiscriminate attacks on civilians. International humanitarian law must be respected, without exception.

A 6th 🇪🇺 Humanitarian Air Bridge flight has reached 🇱🇧, delivering over 40 tonnes of shelter, health, water & hygiene supplies, thanks to collaboration with partners. The flight followed 🇷🇴 aid delivery under the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism. 🇪🇺 is fully mobilised to support 🇱🇧

#journalists are #notatarget !!!

🇵🇸🇮🇱 Sixty countries and eight international organisations gathered today at the Egmont Palace in Brussels for the 9th meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution. Belgium hosted the meeting organized by the European Union and co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and Norway. The Alliance was launched in September 2024 on the margins of the UN General Assembly. Since then, it met in New York, Riyadh, Dublin, and twice here in Brussels. This growing momentum matters. The two-states solution is not a dream for idealists. It is the only realistic destination. For Israelis, who deserve security. For Palestinians, who deserve sovereignty. For a region that deserves stability. While other crises dominate headlines, we refuse to let the Israeli-Palestinian question disappear from the international agenda. Two states, living side by side in peace and security, is the only path that leads somewhere. Everything else risks leading to permanent conflict. @BelgiumMFA