Embassy of Jamaica in Belgium

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The SA Embassy in Brussels welcomed H.E. Ms Diedre Nichole Mills, Ambassador of Jamaica to Belgium & the EU, for a courtesy call on Ambassador Tokozile Xasa. Discussions focused on strengthening SA–Jamaica bilateral relations, Africa–CARICOM cooperation & coordination on shared priorities within the EU context. 🇿🇦🇯🇲 

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The Embassy, on behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica, extend our deepest sympathies to the Government and people of the Republic of Botswana, as well as the family and friends of the Former President.

On 12th May 2026, Ambassador Mills visited the Embassy of the Republic of Botswana to sign the condolence book for Dr Festus Gontebanye Mogae, the Former President of the Republic of Botswana, who passed on 8th May, 2026, at the age of 86 years old.

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Ambassador Mills also met with the team from Agoria - a network of over 2,000 technology-inspired Belgian companies - as part of the Government of Jamaica's Economic Diplomacy Programme, namely Mr. Peter Demuynck, Development Officer (left) and Mr. Kevin Verbelen, Company Lawyer,

On 11th May 2026, Ambassador Mills joined fellow Jamaicans and Friends in acknowledging members of the Diaspora who are celebrating milestones like Madame Georgia Bernard, a formidable member of the community, who has worked assidiously as a former member of the Secretariat of

The 🇪🇺European Union Delegation to 🇯🇲Jamaica, 🇧🇿Belize and the 🇧🇸Bahamas hosted a Europe Day Celebration on Saturday, 9 May - a day that marks peace, unity and cooperation across Europe.

prosperity. Jamaica also shares these objectives and the Mission will continue to work to strengthen the relationship with the European Union.

#EUHighlight on Saturday May 9, 2026, The European Union celebrated Europe Day. Ambassador Mills joined the celebrations held in Brussels that acknowledged the accomplishments of the Union and its commitment to advance democracy, security, human rights, development and

The ceremony takes place at the Arc de Triomphe, regarded as France's central national memorial for soldiers who died in the war.

It was an honour for Ambassador Mills to be able to join the Annual May 8 Ceremony in Paris, France to mark the end of fighting 81 years ago in Europe during World War II.

The conversation reflected a shared appreciation for creativity, cultural expression, and the value of showcasing Jamaican talent.

On 7th May 2026, Ambassador Mills had an engaging meeting with Mrs. Alecia McKenzie, Jamaican author and painter based in Europe, to explore future opportunities for meaningful engagement in promoting Jamaican culture through the arts.

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During the ceremony, she had occasion to engage with her colleague, Her Excellency Mrs. Maria de Lurdes Martins de Sousa Bessa, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to the Kingdom of Belgium and Mission to the European Union and Ms. Delphine Pronk, Managing

Today, 6th May 2026, Ambassador Mills presented credentials to Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission and His Excellency António Costa, President of the European Council. This formally accredits Ambassador Mills to the European Union.

The staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade joins the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, and Minister of State, Alando Terrelonge in extending condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of former Minister of State, Leslie Campbell. In expressing condolences, Minister @kaminajsmith shared: “It is with deep sadness that I learned of Leslie's passing after valiantly fighting illness for some time. We not only worked together in the political sphere, but during his time in the Senate and his service as Minister of State in this Ministry, he was a steady, reliable, knowledgeable and principled colleague, committed to the work and to the people of Jamaica. He believed in service and his country. His contribution to this Ministry and to national life will certainly endure. Minister Terrelonge and I extend sincere condolences to his family and friends who will miss him greatly. May his soul rest in peace.” The Ministry stands with his family at this time and extends its prayers for comfort and strength.

During the engagement, the Ambassadors recalled the very dynamic and longstanding relations between Jamaica and the French Republic.

#BilateralHighlight 🇯🇲🇫🇷 Yesterday, 28th April 2026, Ambassador Mills had the pleasure of paying a courtesy call on His Excellency Xavier Lapeyre de Cabanes, the Ambassador of the French Republic to the Kingdom of Belgium @AmbassFranceBel