Opening doors through diplomacy, partnership and presence.
🤝Official Participation in Economic Missions
JD EUROPE has actively participated in multiple official Belgian economic missions to Africa, often under the high patronage of H.R.H. Princess Astrid of Belgium and government representatives. These missions have helped us establish long-term partnerships, open high-level doors, and support sustainable trade between Belgium and West/Central/East Africa.
We are proud to share some highlights of our international diplomatic engagements:
📸 Mission Highlights (with official images)
2025 – SENEGAL
Participation in the Belgian Economic Mission to Dakar
– Meetings with government officials, port authorities, and local partners
– Presentation of Toyota fleet capabilities for West African clients
– Photos: Delegation events, Dakar port visit, signing moments
2016 – SIERRA LEONE & LIBERIA
Under the leadership of Minister of State Pieter De Crem
– Business conferences and site visits
– Supported by Brussels Airlines
– Photos: Ministry meetings, airport reception, business panels
2014 – REPUBLIC OF CONGO (Pointe Noire)
Participation in a Belgian delegation to strengthen logistics and infrastructure ties
– Port and Free Zone visits
– Official receptions
2013 – UGANDA & SOUTH SUDAN
Economic mission with strong focus on infrastructure and transport logistics
– Meeting with UN procurement officers
– Photos: Port overviews, vehicle delivery sites, delegation group photos
Kenya: Nairobi – Energy Sector Delivery
JD Europe organized its own strategic mission related to the delivery of 5,000 electrical transformers
– Meetings with energy companies
– Presentation of PROJECT CARGO capabilities
🇹🇬 Togo – 2025 Visit
The Ambassador of Togo visited our Antwerp headquarters and Freezone facilities in 2025, reviewing Toyota export operations and port logistics.
📌 Why This Matters for You
Our direct presence in Africa – through missions, partnerships and port visits – means:
✅ Trust & recognition at the highest level
✅ Faster processing of your orders
✅ Strong relationships with local authorities
✅ Customised solutions for public and private sectors
🎥 Media & Diplomatic Footage
We are currently compiling an exclusive photo gallery and video section showcasing official moments, port visits and group delegations. Stay tuned!
📞 Are You a Public Buyer or Government Entity?
Let’s connect. JD Europe is officially U.N. registered (nr. 233100) and works with ministries, port authorities and NGOs across the continent.
📧 Email: sales@jd-europe.com
☎️ Phone & WhatsApp: +32 475 66 34 06
15 November 2017 - Zoo van Antwerpen
4ième édition - Business "Club Afrique" rendez-vous au Zoologie d'Anvers - organisé par les Authorités du Port d'Anvers BELGIQUE pour la promotion des affaires entre la Belgique & l’Afrique.
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22 -> 26 October 2017
Belgian Economic Mission to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
Belgische Economische Missie naar Ivoorkust
Misson économique Belge vers Cote d’Ivoire
with - met - avec:
HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium, Representative of His Majesty the King
HE DIDIER REYNDERS Federal Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs
HE PIETER DE CREM Federal Secretary of State for Foreign Trade
HE PIERRE-YVES JEHOLET Vice-President and Minister of Economy, Industry, Research, Innovation, Digital Technology, Employment and Training of the Walloon Government
HE PHILIPPE MUYTERS Minister for Work, Economy, Innovation and Sport
HE CÉCILE JODOGNE Secretary of State for Foreign Trade & Investment for the Brussels-Capital Region and Minister of the French Community Commission in charge of Civil Service and Health Policy
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17 - 22 january 2016
Belgian Trade mission to Sierra Leone & Liberia - with by Mr. Bernard Gustin CEO Brussel Airlines + H.E. Pieter DECREM (Minister of Belgium for Foreign Trade) + Chamber of commerce www.cblacp.eu
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24 march 2015
Meeting Round Table with Government of Ginea-Bissau at European Commission headquarters BRUSSEL - A.Borschetta conference building
Prime Minister H.E. Domingos Simões Pereira
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5 february 2015 - Annual Diplomatic Day by Chamber of Commerce CBL-ACP www.cbl-acp.eu
Location: Cercle Gaulois - Rue de la Loi - Brussels
VIP GUESTS: Mr.Herman de Croo , Minister of State Belgium Mme Cécile Jodogne, Secrétaire d’Etat et Ministre de la Commission Communautaire Française (COCOF) Mr Charles Bois d’Enghien, Directeur Général-Adjoint, Direction Générale Coopération au Développement et Aide Humanitaire, SPF AFFAIRES ETRANGERES Mr Philippe Bronchain, Desk RDC-Rwanda, SPF AFFAIRES ETRANGERES Mr François Cornet d’Elzius, Directeur Service Afrique, SPF AFFAIRES ETRANGERES Mr Frank-Emiel De Coninck, Ere Ambassador, Special Gezant Grote Meren, FOD BUITENLANDSE ZAKEN, Président, CERCLE ROYAL AFRICAIN ET DE L’OUTRE-MER CRAOM Mr Marc Pecsteen, Kabinetschef van de Vice-Eerste Minister, Minister van Buitenlandse Zaken en Europese Zaken
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3 février 2015 - RENCONTRE GOUVERNEMENT GABON - Press Club Brussels Europe, rue Froissart 95, 1040 Bruxelles
Avec l'Ambassade du Gabon à Bruxelles: visite en Belgique d'une délégation gabonaise qui était composée du Ministre des Affaires Etrangères, S.E. Mr Emmanuel Issoze Ngondet, du Ministre de l' Economie, S.E. Mr Régis Immongault, et de leurs collaborateurs.
7 & 8 august 2014
Visit of H.E. Aimée Sassou of Congo Brazzaville - Son of Preside
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7 & 8 august 2014
Visit of H.E. Aimée Sassou of Congo Brazzaville - Son of President Sassou of Congo Brazzaville http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denis_Sassou-Nguesso Location : JD EUROPE Headquarters - Noorderlaan - Antwerp Port Subject: Modernisation port of Pointe Noire
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6 august 2014
Meeting Ambassador H.E. Sorie & staff from Sierra Leone in Brussels
Location : JD EUROPE Headquarters
Subject: Fighting Ebola
30 juni 2014
Benoeming Mr.Peter Kisters in de Kamer van Koophandel www.cblacp.eu tot Chairman van de Bilaterale sectie Sierra Leone
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11 june 2014 - 1st Edition African Club - Powered by the Authority Port of Antwerp
