The Embassy of Belgium in Seoul extended their heartfelt pleasure and thanked all the volunteers for contributing their significant efforts to improve the living conditions of Belgium scouts on the campsite on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Nadi, Fiji — In a heartfelt address, Mrs. Sulueti Rabuka addressed military wives with the theme of "Strong Women, Strong Families, Strong Communities" in the gathering, celebrating the remarkable role played by the army wives in the success and well-being of Fiji on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

Cultural Minister, Krstu participates in third International Forum, 'Brand Bulgaria- Touch the Miracles' Sofia, Bulgaria: The Minister of Culture, Krstu Krastev, addressed the official guests and participants in the Third International Forum, "Brand Bulgaria- Touch the Miracles," held at the BAS building on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. As per the Update, The event began with a minute of silence in memory of the victims who died in the floods in the municipality of Tsarevo on September 5, 2023. The Forum is organized by the Cultural Heritage Society ("Europe Nostra" - Bulgaria) and is under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel. Minister Krstu Krastev remarked in his opening speech, "We have gathered to write a scenario in which Bulgaria is presented to the world in a new image, with a new business card. Which stretches our backs and tears our eyes with pride." "An image of our homeland for generations we dream of. This brings us all together, in this hall, united by the mission of "Brand Bulgaria" - for the new story about Bulgaria." Further, Minister Krstu said, "The answer to the question of what we need to succeed in this endeavour, according to Minister Krastev, is that we should try to tell ourselves through "Brand Bulgaria" - through a fascinating story connecting our past, present and future, revealing our identity by the rules of challenges contemporary - with new products and new attractions." Later on Friday, September 8, 2023, the Minister of Culture Krastu Krastev received into the Ministry of Culture Pete Jaspert, Vice President of Europe Nostra, Slavka Bozukova, Chairman of the Cultural Heritage Society (Europe Nostra - Bulgaria) and Joanna Mikru of Eliniki Eteria (Europe Nostro - Greece). During the meeting, the possibilities for cooperation between Bulgaria and Europe Nostra in preserving cultural heritage were discussed. Participants in the meeting also discussed the upcoming coordination meeting on September 15, during which the ministers of culture, economy, agriculture, education, regional development and welfare will concretify their joint work on developing "Brand Bulgaria". The aim will be to elaborate a unified communication strategy for the international consolidation of our country. The next steps were outlined in connection with preparing the Balkan Forum "Shared Past for a Shared Future", to be held in November in Sofia. Minister Krastev stressed that "Brand Bulgaria" is a priority of the government. Therefore, he considers the current conference a good starting point for further concrete work. On his part, the Vice President of "Europe Nostra" pointed out that he has been to many countries and for the first time, he sees so much united energy for cultural heritage at the highest state level. Cultural Minister, Krstu participates in third International Forum, 'Brand Bulgaria- Touch the Miracles' Sofia, Bulgaria: The Minister of Culture, Krstu Krastev, addressed the official guests and participants in the Third International Forum, "Brand Bulgaria- Touch the Miracles," held at the BAS building on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. As per the Update, The event began with a minute of silence in memory of the victims who died in the floods in the municipality of Tsarevo on September 5, 2023. The Forum is organized by the Cultural Heritage Society ("Europe Nostra" - Bulgaria) and is under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel. Minister Krstu Krastev remarked in his opening speech, "We have gathered to write a scenario in which Bulgaria is presented to the world in a new image, with a new business card. Which stretches our backs and tears our eyes with pride." "An image of our homeland for generations we dream of. This brings us all together, in this hall, united by the mission of "Brand Bulgaria" - for the new story about Bulgaria." Further, Minister Krstu said, "The answer to the question of what we need to succeed in this endeavour, according to Minister Krastev, is that we should try to tell ourselves through "Brand Bulgaria" - through a fascinating story connecting our past, present and future, revealing our identity by the rules of challenges contemporary - with new products and new attractions." Later on Friday, September 8, 2023, the Minister of Culture Krastu Krastev received into the Ministry of Culture Pete Jaspert, Vice President of Europe Nostra, Slavka Bozukova, Chairman of the Cultural Heritage Society (Europe Nostra - Bulgaria) and Joanna Mikru of Eliniki Eteria (Europe Nostro - Greece). During the meeting, the possibilities for cooperation between Bulgaria and Europe Nostra in preserving cultural heritage were discussed. Participants in the meeting also discussed the upcoming coordination meeting on September 15, during which the ministers of culture, economy, agriculture, education, regional development and welfare will concretify their joint work on developing "Brand Bulgaria". The aim will be to elaborate a unified communication strategy for the international consolidation of our country. The next steps were outlined in connection with preparing the Balkan Forum "Shared Past for a Shared Future", to be held in November in Sofia. Minister Krastev stressed that "Brand Bulgaria" is a priority of the government. Therefore, he considers the current conference a good starting point for further concrete work. On his part, the Vice President of "Europe Nostra" pointed out that he has been to many countries and for the first time, he sees so much united energy for cultural heritage at the highest state level. Cultural Minister, Krstu participates in third International Forum, 'Brand Bulgaria- Touch the Miracles' Sofia, Bulgaria: The Minister of Culture, Krstu Krastev, addressed the official guests and participants in the Third International Forum, "Brand Bulgaria- Touch the Miracles," held at the BAS building on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. As per the Update, The event began with a minute of silence in memory of the victims who died in the floods in the municipality of Tsarevo on September 5, 2023. The Forum is organized by the Cultural Heritage Society ("Europe Nostra" - Bulgaria) and is under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel. Minister Krstu Krastev remarked in his opening speech, "We have gathered to write a scenario in which Bulgaria is presented to the world in a new image, with a new business card. Which stretches our backs and tears our eyes with pride." "An image of our homeland for generations we dream of. This brings us all together, in this hall, united by the mission of "Brand Bulgaria" - for the new story about Bulgaria." Further, Minister Krstu said, "The answer to the question of what we need to succeed in this endeavour, according to Minister Krastev, is that we should try to tell ourselves through "Brand Bulgaria" - through a fascinating story connecting our past, present and future, revealing our identity by the rules of challenges contemporary - with new products and new attractions." Later on Friday, September 8, 2023, the Minister of Culture Krastu Krastev received into the Ministry of Culture Pete Jaspert, Vice President of Europe Nostra, Slavka Bozukova, Chairman of the Cultural Heritage Society (Europe Nostra - Bulgaria) and Joanna Mikru of Eliniki Eteria (Europe Nostro - Greece). During the meeting, the possibilities for cooperation between Bulgaria and Europe Nostra in preserving cultural heritage were discussed. Participants in the meeting also discussed the upcoming coordination meeting on September 15, during which the ministers of culture, economy, agriculture, education, regional development and welfare will concretify their joint work on developing "Brand Bulgaria". The aim will be to elaborate a unified communication strategy for the international consolidation of our country. The next steps were outlined in connection with preparing the Balkan Forum "Shared Past for a Shared Future", to be held in November in Sofia. Minister Krastev stressed that "Brand Bulgaria" is a priority of the government. Therefore, he considers the current conference a good starting point for further concrete work. On his part, the Vice President of "Europe Nostra" pointed out that he has been to many countries and for the first time, he sees so much united energy for cultural heritage at the highest state level.

Fiji: The High Commission of Malaysia in Suva, commemorating the 66th National Day and 60th Malaysia Day, has further reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to strengthen development cooperation with Fiji.

The Embassy of Belgium in Vietnam is thrilled to share a recap of President Stephanie d'Hose's visit to Vietnam. During her visit, she strengthened the bilateral ties between Belgium and Vietnam. The visit was marked by several significant meetings between the two nations.

The Minister of Urban and Infrastructure from the Republic of Ethiopia, Chaltu Sani, visited Belgium Yesterday (Thursday), August 8, 2023, with several other delegations from discussions on the Smart City Development and Sustainability Model.

The official United States Military Academy at West Point introduced their newly enrolled Intelligence and Public Affairs Officer from California, Cadet Anusha Pakkam, a Law and Legal studies major selected to serve as the Brigade S-2 Intelligence and Public Affairs Officer.

Australia: The Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia recently organised the Community Connections Program, where they had the honour of joining the vibrant Ukrainian Food and Culture Festival.

Ireland's Killester Garden Village Committee celebrated 100 years of the Killester Garden Village with its WW1 ex-servicemen and the families that live there on Saturday, August 26, 2023

Ukraine celebrated the Embassy Festival this week on Sunday, September 3, 2023, and Monday, September 4, 2023, which presented a deep sense of Ukrainian Culture and traditions.

The European Union Ambassador, Rune Skinneback, together with the Ambassador of Charges d'affaires and Deputy Ambassadors of Germany, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Finland, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Sweden, visited Malunda Village in Mangochi.

For the first time, the Fiji Government, through the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection, will be allocating $10,000 worth of assistance through the NGO Grants Programme to WOWS Kids Fiji to help them continue their valuable work.

Belgium: Nigerian Politician, entrepreneur, Businessman and Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah recently visited Antwerp to attend the Nigerian Arts and Culture Festival on Sunday, September 3, 2023. He also shared some details about his visit.

The German-based non-profit Organisation World Vision Deutschland emphasised the importance of protecting educational institutions from being attacked and highlighted that education should never be life-threatening.