![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said Al Said in Muscat, Oman, on May 21, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](http://photos.america.gov/galleries/belgium/231771/Photos/Oman300.png "U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said Al Said in Muscat, Oman, on May 21, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]")
SecKerry travels to Middle East & Africa
From May 21-27, Sec. Kerry is traveling to Muscat, Amman, Jerusalem, Ramallah, & Addis Ababa to discuss a range of regional issues, meet with key international partners, & participate in the World Economic Forum.
![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry releases the 2012 International Religious Freedom Report at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on May 20, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](http://photos.america.gov/galleries/belgium/231771/Photos/KerryIRFR300.png "U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry releases the 2012 International Religious Freedom Report at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on May 20, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]")
International Religious Freedom Report 2012
Kerry: Religious freedom is not only a universal human right, but also essential for peaceful & thriving societies. Anti-Muslim rhetoric & actions were clearly on the rise, particularly in Europe & Asia
Memorial Day 2013
Memorial Day Ceremonies May 25 & 26: Join us this year at the Flanders Field, the Ardennes or the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery for an unforgettable experience.
U.S - Turkey Relationship
The President highlighted three areas of focus the two leaders discussed: expanding trade and investment between the U.S. and Turkey, mutual security, and the issue of Syria.
A Tour That Never Really Ends
On May 5, Ambassador Gutman held a reception at his residence to celebrate the successful completion of his tour of Belgium & raised a glass to U.S.-Belgian friendship with Belgian PM Elio Di Rupo.
Remembering Hoover & CRB 16.3 - 21.5.2013
An exhibit created by the U.S. Embassy with the In Flanders Fields Museum about the monumental humanitarian operation launched by Hoover that rescued Belgium from starvation with the delivery of 3.2 million tons of food from 1915 to 1918.
![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said Al Said in Muscat, Oman, on May 21, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](http://www.uspolicy.be/headline/state-dept-briefing-kerry0.000000E+002 http://photos.america.gov/galleries/belgium/231771/Photos/Oman300.png-trip-amman-jordan "U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said Al Said in Muscat, Oman, on May 21, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]")
More News from the Embassy
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2012 International Religious Freedom Report
International Religious Freedom Report for 2012- Chapter on Belgium
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2012 Human Rights Report
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2012- Chapter on Belgium.
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Taking a vacation to the United States?
The ESTA only costs $14 and is available on the official website of the U.S government. Do not be fooled by misleading websites.
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Smart Traveler
U.S. citizens: stay connected by enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
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Climate Change
Dossier on US Policy
Documents and summarizes the United States policy on Climate Change and Clean Energy.
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Africa
Dossier on US Policy
This dossier documents the United States relationship with Africa.
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Iran
Dossier on US Policy
A dossier documenting the United States relationship with Iran.
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China
Dossier on the US Policy
This dossier documents the United States relationship with China.
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Middle East Peace
Dossier on US Policy
This dossier documents the United States relationship with the countries of the Middle East.
Embassy Events
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Charles Quint Roundtable
Ambassador Gutman was a featured guest and spoke at the Charles Quint Lunch Roundtable. Charles Quint is a small group of influential Belgian business and academic leaders.
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Is't nog ver?
Ambassador Gutman appeared in the VIER alternative travel show, Is't nog ver? in a report on the forgotten regions of Europe.
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Ambassador Gutman at Cercle de Lorraine
Ambassador Howard Gutman spoke at Cercle de Lorraine on March 5, 2013.
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Lincoln Movie Premiere
U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Howard Gutman hosted and spoke at a premiere of the Lincoln movie in Brussels on January 22, 2012, together with U.S. Ambassador to the EU William Kennard.
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Ambassador Hosts Inauguration Reception
Ambassador Gutman hosted an inauguration reception at the Residence on Monday, January 21, 2013.
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Ambassador Meets With Deaf Youth Representatives
Amb. Gutman welcomed representatives of European Union of Deaf Youth & Sercle, the National Deaf Student Union of Belgium. He was briefed on deaf students' rights & EU Sign Language legislation.
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Bastogne Tree Planting
Ambassador Gutman and Mayor of Bastogne today helped Bastogne area schoolchildren plant 26 trees in tribute to Newtown Victims.
