About the Embassy
Welcome to the U.S. Mission to Belgium
Under Ambassador Gutman, the Embassy team works to protect and promote U.S. interests in Belgium through diplomatic relations with the Belgian government, commercial contacts with the business community, and public diplomacy.
In this section you can find information on:
- About the Embassy - here you will find information about the U.S. Embassy in Brussels today: its key officials, major sections, holiday schedule, vacancies, and contract opportunities.
- Ambassador - here you can read about the Ambassador and find his remarks & statements.
- Embassy Programs & Events - this section provides information on embassy events.
Mission Statement
The mission of the United States Embassy is to advance the interests of the United States, and to serve and protect U.S. citizens in Belgium.
The Ambassador is the personal representative of the President of the United States. As the chief advocate of U.S. policy, he is supported by personnel from the Department of State and other Washington agencies.
The Embassy reports and analyzes developments in Belgium of concern to the United States, and advances a broad range of U.S. policy initiatives.
The Embassy promotes United States' economic and commercial interests, and the export of American agricultural and industrial products and services, and otherwise assists American business, workers and investors.
The Embassy engages the government and a broad range of organizations and individuals in Belgium to promote shared values. Among others, these include individual freedom, human rights and democracy and the rule of law.