The Kingdom of Belgium is a country in Western Europe with an area of​30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi) and has a population of more than 11.5 million. The capital and largest city is Brussels.

Belgium is a sovereign state and a federal constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system.

Diplomatic relations between Albania and Belgium were established in 1924, they continued during the period of King Zogu, to then be interrupted during the Second World War. After 1945, contacts between the countries were sporadic. After the beginning of the 90s, relations between the two countries had a stable development in all areas of mutual interest.

The bilateral political relations between Albania and Belgium are considered very good. Belgium has continuously and unreservedly supported the democratic and reforming processes of our country, the integration into the European and Euro-Atlantic structures, the independence of Kosova, as well as humanitarian aid. Belgium has offered support to Albania for obtaining candidate status in the EU, thus clearly and openly proving that it is in favor of the European perspective of the WB region and especially our country.

In addition to bilateral political support and in multilateral organizations, the cooperation between the countries aims to strengthen economic cooperation, and cooperation in migration and consular matters.

The exchange of high-level visits has influenced the further advancement of bilateral relations.

The objectives of the Belgian foreign policy towards the Balkans, expressed in all multilateral forums, aims for WB to return to an area of ​​peace, stability, and democracy, so Belgium has been and remains without hesitation in favor of the continuation of dialogue and exchanges between the countries of WB. Belgium aims for dialogue and regular contacts at the highest levels with all the countries of the region while also offering the experience and spirit of BENELUX to regional initiatives in the Balkans.

For both parties, the advancement and promotion of economic/commercial cooperation and Belgian investments in Albania and the Western Balkan region is a special priority. In general terms, it is considered that the achieved level of economic and commercial exchanges has untapped potential.

Albania and Belgium encourage exchanges in the field of culture and the creation of connections between artists in a reciprocal way, with the aim of intensifying contacts to get to know each other’s culture and traditions better.

The presence of a significant Albanian community in Belgium is an indicator and an important factor in the relations between the two countries. The Belgian authorities, in cooperation with the Albanian diaspora, support the efforts of the Albanian authorities to preserve our language, culture and traditions.