NATO Secretary General congratulates the government and people of Belgium
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Belgian government and people on their National Day, as they celebrate the service of His Majesty King Albert II and welcome His Royal Highness Prince Philippe as the new King of the Belgians.
Belgium is a pillar of our Alliance and plays an important role as host to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and its military command, for which all Allies are extremely grateful.
King Albert is a committed European. I warmly thank him for his dedication to the transatlantic bond over the past 20 years. We look forward to working just as closely with King Philippe.