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==History==
[[File:Vladimir Putin in Belgium 1-2 October 2001-8.jpg|thumb|[[President of Russia|President]] [[Vladimir Putin]] with [[Monarchy of Belgium|former King]] [[Albert II of Belgium|Albert II]], and spouses, whilst on a [[state visit]] in [[Brussels]] in October 2001.]]
[[File:Vladimir Putin in Belgium 1-2 October 2001-8.jpg|thumb|[[President of Russia|President]] [[Vladimir Putin]] with [[Monarchy of Belgium|former King]] [[Albert II of Belgium|Albert II]], and spouses, whilst on a [[state visit]] in [[Brussels]] in October 2001.]]
High level contacts between Belgium and Russia began in the early 18th century, when [[Peter the Great]] visited the [[Southern Netherlands]] in 1717. Amongst towns he visited were [[Brussels]], [[Aix-la-Chapelle]] and [[Spa, Belgium|Spa]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Bogue|first=David|title=Belgium and the Rhine|publisher=D. Bogue|location=[[London]]|year=1852|pages=74–75|chapter=Chief town in Belgium and on the route of the Rhine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8mQDAAAAQAAJ|accessdate=2009-03-31}}</ref> Peter left his mark in Spa, when he built an [[edifice]] with a [[portico]] over the main spring, which the locals renamed in his honour as ''Pouhon Pierre-le-Grand''.<ref>{{cite book|last=Chambers|first=William|title=A tour in Switzerland in 1841|publisher=W. & R. Chambers|location=[[Edinburgh]]|year=1842|pages=8|chapter=Spa to Cologne|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yc3z68i6IxkC|accessdate=2009-03-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Logan|first=Leanne|author2=Cole, Geert|title=Belgium & Luxembourg|publisher=[[Lonely Planet]]|year=2007|edition=3rd|pages=255|chapter=The Ardennes|isbn=1-74104-237-2|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PhfWmUsaOB4C|accessdate=2009-03-31}}</ref> [[Diplomatic relations]] were established between Belgium and the [[Russian Empire]] in 1853,<ref>{{cite book|last=Lemon|first=Mark |author2=Mayhew, Henry |author3=Taylor, Tom |author4=Brooks, Shirley |author5=Cowley Burnand, Francis |author6=Seaman, Owen |title=Punch|publisher=[[Punch (magazine)|Punch Publications Ltd.]]|location=[[London]]|year=1853|volume=XXIV|pages=211|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ISxXAAAAMAAJ|accessdate=2009-03-23}}</ref> when Mikhail Irineyevich Khreptovich was appointed as the first [[Ambassador of Russia to Belgium|envoy of the Russian Empire in Brussels]] on 19 March 1853.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://whp057.narod.ru/rossi-m12.htm|script-title=ru:Представители Российской Империи В Других Странах|publisher=Worldwide Historical Project|accessdate=2009-03-31|language=ru}}</ref>
High level contacts between Belgium and Russia began in the early 18th century, when [[Peter the Great]] visited the [[Southern Netherlands]] in 1717. Amongst towns he visited were [[Brussels]], [[Aix-la-Chapelle]] and [[Spa, Belgium|Spa]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Bogue|first=David|title=Belgium and the Rhine|publisher=D. Bogue|location=[[London]]|year=1852|pages=74–75|chapter=Chief town in Belgium and on the route of the Rhine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8mQDAAAAQAAJ|accessdate=2009-03-31}}</ref> Peter left his mark in Spa, when he built an [[edifice]] with a [[portico]] over the main spring, which the locals renamed in his honour as ''Pouhon Pierre-le-Grand''.<ref>{{cite book|last=Chambers|first=William|title=A tour in Switzerland in 1841|publisher=W. & R. Chambers|location=[[Edinburgh]]|year=1842|pages=8|chapter=Spa to Cologne|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yc3z68i6IxkC|accessdate=2009-03-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Logan|first=Leanne|author2=Cole, Geert|title=Belgium & Luxembourg|publisher=[[Lonely Planet]]|year=2007|edition=3rd|pages=255|chapter=The Ardennes|isbn=1-74104-237-2|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PhfWmUsaOB4C|accessdate=2009-03-31}}</ref> [[Diplomatic relations]] were established between Belgium and the [[Russian Empire]] in 1853,<ref>{{cite book|last=Lemon|first=Mark |author2=Mayhew, Henry |author3=Taylor, Tom |author4=Brooks, Shirley |author5=Cowley Burnand, Francis |author6=Seaman, Owen |title=Punch|publisher=[[Punch (magazine)|Punch Publications Ltd.]]|location=[[London]]|year=1853|volume=XXIV|pages=211|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ISxXAAAAMAAJ|accessdate=2009-03-23}}</ref> when Mikhail Irineyevich Khreptovich was appointed as the first [[Ambassador of Russia to Belgium|envoy of the Russian Empire in Brussels]] on 19 March 1853.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://whp057.narod.ru/rossi-m12.htm|script-title=ru:Представители Российской Империи В Других Странах|publisher=Worldwide Historical Project|accessdate=2009-03-31|language=ru|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928125642/http://whp057.narod.ru/rossi-m12.htm|archivedate=2011-09-28|df=}}</ref>


==Trade relations==
==Trade relations==
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*[http://www.diplomatie.be/moscow/ Embassy of Belgium in Moscow]
*[http://www.diplomatie.be/moscow/ Embassy of Belgium in Moscow]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080524062638/http://www.belgium.mid.ru:80/ Embassy of the Russian Federation in Brussels]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080524062638/http://www.belgium.mid.ru/ Embassy of the Russian Federation in Brussels]
*[http://www.russian-consulate-antwerp.be/ Consulate-General of the Russian Federation in Antwerp]
*[http://www.russian-consulate-antwerp.be/ Consulate-General of the Russian Federation in Antwerp]


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Belgium–Russia relations
Map indicating locations of Belgium and Russia

Belgium
Russia

Belgium–Russia relations refers to the bilateral foreign relations between the two countries, Belgium and Russia. Russia has an embassy in Brussels and a consulate-general in Antwerp, whilst Belgium has an embassy in Moscow and the Consulate General in Saint Petersburg.

Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

History

President Vladimir Putin with former King Albert II, and spouses, whilst on a state visit in Brussels in October 2001.

High level contacts between Belgium and Russia began in the early 18th century, when Peter the Great visited the Southern Netherlands in 1717. Amongst towns he visited were Brussels, Aix-la-Chapelle and Spa.[1] Peter left his mark in Spa, when he built an edifice with a portico over the main spring, which the locals renamed in his honour as Pouhon Pierre-le-Grand.[2][3] Diplomatic relations were established between Belgium and the Russian Empire in 1853,[4] when Mikhail Irineyevich Khreptovich was appointed as the first envoy of the Russian Empire in Brussels on 19 March 1853.[5]

Trade relations

In 2004, trade between the two countries totally €4.75 billion, an increase of €1.18 billion over the previous year, with Russia holding a trade surplus of €1.51 billion in bilateral trade. Russian exports to Belgium were mainly commodities, including minerals (37%), precious and semi-precious stones (22%), ferrous and non-ferrous metals (17%) and chemical products (8%). Russian imports from Belgium were composed of industrial equipment (25%), chemicals and pharmaceuticals (18%), plastic products and rubber (9%), food (8%) and transportation (8%). In 2004, Belgium imported 30% of its oil and natural gas from Russia, although mainly spot market.[6] Air transport links between the two countries exist, with Aeroflot and Brussels Airlines operating flights between Moscow and Brussels.[7][8] In 2011,

See also

References

  1. ^ Bogue, David (1852). "Chief town in Belgium and on the route of the Rhine". Belgium and the Rhine. London: D. Bogue. pp. 74–75. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
  2. ^ Chambers, William (1842). "Spa to Cologne". A tour in Switzerland in 1841. Edinburgh: W. & R. Chambers. p. 8. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
  3. ^ Logan, Leanne; Cole, Geert (2007). "The Ardennes". Belgium & Luxembourg (3rd ed.). Lonely Planet. p. 255. ISBN 1-74104-237-2. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
  4. ^ Lemon, Mark; Mayhew, Henry; Taylor, Tom; Brooks, Shirley; Cowley Burnand, Francis; Seaman, Owen (1853). Punch. Vol. XXIV. London: Punch Publications Ltd. p. 211. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
  5. ^ Представители Российской Империи В Других Странах (in Russian). Worldwide Historical Project. Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2009-03-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Российско-бельгийские отношения (in Russian). Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 4 October 2005. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
  7. ^ "ОАО "Аэрофлот — Российские авиалинии"" (in Russian). Polyot-Sirena. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
  8. ^ "Delta Air Transport /Brussels Airlines/ Brussels Airlines" (in Russian). Polyot-Sirena. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
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