Embassy of The Bahamas, Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
25 January 2024
Press Release
Ambassador H.E. Cheryl Bazard attends the Government of Flanders’ New Year’s reception, hosted at Errera House in Brussels, where Minister-President Jan Jambon highlights technological advancements and economic achievements, concluding with the sentiment that “Technology is our future, but culture is our wealth.
Ambassador H.E. Cheryl Bazard attended the Government of Flanders’ New Year’s reception for the Diplomatic Corps at Errera House in Brussels, in response to Minister-President H.E. Jan Jambon’s courteous invitation.
The well-attended event gathered a diverse diplomatic audience and featured a compelling address by Minister-President Jan Jambon. He highlighted Flanders’ technological and innovative achievements, showcasing foreign direct investment of just under €5 billion and a substantial increase in purchasing power for Flanders’ residents. Minister-President Jambon concluded his address with a poignant sentiment: “Technology is our future, but culture is our wealth.”
Ambassador H.E. Cheryl Bazard embraced the occasion to reconnect with old friends, exchanging warm New Year’s greetings and fostering a sense of diplomatic camaraderie throughout the reception.
About The Embassy, Belgium: The Embassy of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Kingdom of Belgium and Mission to the European Union serves to enhance both bilateral and multilateral relations with the European Union, the Organisation of African Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), the Community of Latin and Caribbean Countries (CELAC) as well as other organisations and is an active participant in the Caribbean Group of Embassies in Brussels. We invite you to contact us and experience why it’s “better in The Bahamas”.
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