The Egmont Institute was pleased to host the Welcome & Discovery Day on Friday, 16 January 2026, for ambassadors recently accredited to Brussels. Held at the initiative of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation, H.E. Mr Maxime Prévot, the day provided participants with an in-depth introduction to Belgium’s institutional system, diplomatic procedures, and the practical aspects of diplomatic life in Belgium. Organized at the Egmont Palace, participants took part in an institutional walking lunch, providing an opportunity for exchanges with representatives of the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, followed by an official visit to the Federal Parliament. The day brought together ambassadors from 17 countries, highlighting the richness and diversity of the diplomatic community in Brussels.
