Belgium–Philippines relations refers to the bilateral relations between Belgium and the Philippines. Belgium has an embassy in Manila and the Philippines has an embassy in Brussels.
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History
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Connections between Belgium and the Philippines can be traced back in the Colonial era during the reign of Leopold II of Belgium. In 1875, Leopold proposed to purchase the Spanish colony of the Philippines, their sole colony in the Far East, but his offer was declined.[1]
Formal diplomatic relations between Belgium and the Philippines was established on July 4, 1946.[2]
Economic relations
editDuring a visit to the Philippines in September 1995, Belgian State Secretary Reginald Moreels decided to designate the Philippines as a "partner country" meaning that the country is prioritized as a recipient of Belgian development assistance. This designation remained until April 2000. Since 1995, Belgium has given the Philippines more than 45 million Euros worth of grants and loans as economic and social development aid to the country.[3]
Resident diplomatic missions
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ Hochschild, Adam (2006). King Leopold's Ghost (Updated ed.). London: Pan Books. pp. 41–42. ISBN 9781447235514.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ "Overview of the Philippines - Belgium Bilateral Relations". Philippine Embassy in Brussels. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "Philippines - Belgium Development Cooperation". Philippine Embassy in Brussels. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
