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The services and structure of the main administration of FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation.

Directorate-General Geo-economics & Economic Diplomacy (DG ECO)

The Directorate-General Geo-economics & Economic Diplomacy (DG ECO) defends and promotes Belgium’s economic interests in an international context.
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Mission


The Directorate-General Geo-economics & Economic Diplomacy (DG ECO) defends and promotes Belgium’s economic interests in an international context. The Directorate builds expertise in geo-economics, strategic sectors and economic security. It collaborates with the regions, businesses and international partners. In addition, DG ECO coordinates Belgian economic missions, state visits and international economic events, and also provides management support to the geographical directorates.
 

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Economic diplomacy

Economic diplomacy plays an important role for Belgium, which is one of the largest exporting countries and among the most globa...