Louis Michel
Vice-Eerste Minister en Minister van Buitenlandse Zaken
10-13 juni 2002: Iran
Korte uitleg over het land
Iran is 1648196 km2 groot.
Er wonen 66,8 miljoen mensen. De hoofdstad van Iran is Teheran.
De munteenheid is de rial. Nationale feestdagen zijn op 11 februari en 1 april
Doel van de reis
Minister Michel is in Iran om de Europese unie te promoten.
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Brussels -- Belgian Foreign Minister Louis Michel is to pay an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran 11-12 June.
Belgian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Koen Vervaeke, told IRNA Wednesday that details of Michel's visit to Tehran will be announced later. (read more)
Brussels -- Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Louis Michel, will pay an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran on June 10-13.
The Belgian Foreign Ministry in a press release Friday evening said Michel on his return from Tehran will stop in Tbilisi, Georgia, for bilateral discussions. (read more)
Belgian FM's visit to Iran to further boost bilateral ties
Brussels, June 5, IRNA -- The upcoming visit of Belgian Foreign Minister Louis
Michel to Iran will further expand and boost Belgian-Iranian ties, a top Belgian
Foreign Ministry official told IRNA Wednesday.
''The visit will further intensify our bilateral relations. Moreover, Belgium is
very actively supporting the EU's comprehensive dialogue with Iran,'' Cohen
Vervaeke, the official spokesman of the
Belgian Foreign Ministry, told IRNA.
(read more)
Belgian FM's Visit to Iran to Boost Bilateral Ties: Official
BRUSSELS -- The upcoming visit of Belgian deputy prime minister and Foreign Minister Louis Michel to Iran will further expand and boost Belgian-Iranian ties, a top Belgian Foreign Ministry official told IRNA here Thursday.
"The visit will further intensify our bilateral relations.
Moreover, Belgium is actively supporting the EU's comprehensive dialogue with Iran," Koen Vervaeke, the official spokesman of the Belgian Foreign Ministry, told IRNA. (read more)
Iraanse oppositie verzet zich tegen reis Michel
08/06/2002
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BRUSSEL -- Minister van Buitenlandse Zaken Louis Michel brengt volgende week een
bezoek aan Iran. Dat is niet naar de zin van het Iraanse verzet.
Volgens de Nationale Raad van het Verzet van Iran (NCRI) heeft het bewind in
Teheran de jongste tijd de schendingen van de mensenrechten opgevoerd. De
Iraanse staatsmedia hebben 1.500 executies in vijf jaar gemeld, zegt het NCRI,
en daarnaast zouden er nog eens duizenden mensen in het geheim terechtgesteld
zijn. Het regime heeft protestbewegingen brutaal neergeslagen en duizenden jonge
mensen mishandeld. Het NCRI beschuldigt Teheran ook van 85 ,,terreuraanslagen''
tegen de oppositie.
(lees meer)
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2002
Tehran, Brussels Enjoy "Very Good" Relations: FM Spokesman
TEHRAN - The Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday that Belgian Deputy
Prime Minister and Foreign Minister louis michel is arriving here today for a
three-day official visit.
Asefi said that during Michel's visit to Iran, the first by a Belgian foreign
minister since the Islamic Revolution in Iran, the latter will meet with
government officials to discuss ways of enhancing mutual relations as well as
regional and international issues.
(read
more)
Belgian FM arrives in Tehran for trade agreement
Tehran, June 11, IRNA -- Belgian Foreign Minister Louis Michel arrived here Tuesday morning for a two-day visit to discuss trade between Iran and the European Union. Upon arrival at the Mehrabad International Airport, he told reporters that he is "very optimistic" about a trade agreement which Iran and the European Union are intending to sign. (read more)
REPORTAGE. Religieuze politie in Iran
Tachtig zweepslagen voor een feestje
11/06/2002
Van een medewerker
TEHERAN -- De Belgische minister van Buitenlandse Zaken Louis Michel is
gisterenavond aangekomen in Iran. Zijn bezoek valt op een moment waarop de
prille modernisering het weer moet afleggen tegen de reactie van vrijwilligers
van wijlen ayatollah Khomeini. De straten van Iran moeten worden schoongeveegd,
is hun leus. Mensen die zich niet houden aan de islamitische regels, kunnen
rekenen op problemen.
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Belgian FM arrives in Tehran for trade agreement
Tehran, June 11, IRNA -- Belgian Foreign Minister Louis Michel arrived here Tuesday morning for a two-day visit to discuss trade between Iran and the European Union. Upon arrival at the Mehrabad International Airport, he told reporters that he is "very optimistic" about a trade agreement which Iran and the European Union are intending to sign. (read more)
Belgian FM supports Tehran-EU cooperation
Tuesday, June 11, 2002 - 2002 IranMania.com
TEHRAN, June 11 (AFP) - Belgium's FM Louis Michel voiced support here on Tuesday for a trade and cooperation pact between European Union members and Iran, IRNA reported. (read more)
EU trade deal with Iran nearer
June 11, 2002 Posted: 8:23 AM EDT (1223 GMT)
TEHRAN, Iran
(Reuters) -- Belgian Foreign Minister Louis Michel said on a visit to Tehran he
was optimistic progress could be made on a political and trade deal between the
European Union and Iran, the official IRNA news agency said on Tuesday.
The trade and cooperation agreement would be an important milestone in the EU's
efforts to engage Iran and encourage change. The policy is in stark contrast to
U.S. hostility to Iran, which Washington says is part of an "axis of evil."
"I am very optimistic about signing the trade agreement between Iran and the
European Union," the agency quoted Michel as saying.
(read more)
Belgian deputy PM praises Zayed centre
Abu Dhabi |WAM | 10-06-2002
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Belgium's deputy prime minister has praised the Zayed Centre for Coordination
and Follow Up, ZCCF, for its intellectual and dialogue initiatives.
In a written message to the ZCCF, Louis Michael, who is also the Belgian foreign
minister, said that the objectives, which the centre strives hard to achieve,
were very ambitious and deserve commendation.
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President calls on EU to isolate war-mongers
Tehran,
June 11, IRNA -- President Mohammad Khatami on Tuesday called on the European
Union to isolate the war-mongers of the world. In a meeting with Belgian
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Louis Michel, he
said Europe should put its weight behind efforts to put down the war-mongers in
the world.
(read more)
bron: http://www.irna.com/
Iran, Belgium to expand parliamentary cooperation
Tehran, June 11, IRNA -- Visiting Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Louis Michel in a meeting with Majlis Speaker Mehdi Karroubi here on Tuesday discussed ways of expanding mutual ties. At the meeting, Karroubi pointed out that the Islamic Republic of Iran is interested in promoting ties with European Union (EU) member states. (read more)
Iran, Belgium foreign ministers explore venues for cooperation
Tehran, June 11, IRNA -- Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Louis Michel and Iran's Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi here on Tuesday held talks on ways to develop bilateral, regional and international cooperation. Michel called Iran as a key source of stability and strength in the region and stressed ''on Brussels unwavering resolve for expansionof bilateral ties with Iran in all areas.'' (read more)
President calls on EU to isolate war-mongers
Tehran, June 11, IRNA -- President Mohammad Khatami on Tuesday called on the European Union to isolate the war-mongers of the world. In a meeting with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Louis Michel, he said Europe should put its weight behind efforts to put down the war-mongers in the world. (read more)
bron: http://www.iran-daily.com/
Belgium's FM Upbeat on EU-Iran Trade Deal
By:,
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Belgian Foreign Minister Louis Michel said on a visit to
Tehran he was optimistic progress could be made on a political and trade deal
between the European Union and Iran, the official IRNA news agency said
yesterday. (read more)
Belgium's Michel Upbeat on EU-Iran Relations
TEHRAN -- Belgian Foreign Minister Louis
Michel said on a visit to Tehran he was optimistic progress could be made on a
political and trade deal between the European Union and Iran, IRNA news agency
said on Tuesday.
(read
more)
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2002
Iran-EU Comprehensive Relations Not Far-Fetched
Belgium's Foreign Minister louis michel voiced support here on Tuesday for a
trade and cooperation pact between European Union (EU) members and Iran. Michel,
who arrived here on Monday night for a two-day trip, said that "Iran is an
important country and relations with that country should be strengthened in all
areas." Furthermore, earlier this week, Beligian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Koen
Vervaeke told IRNA that the aim of Michel's trip was to "intensify bilateral
ties between the two countries," adding that "Belgium is one of the active
supporters of a dialogue between the EU and Iran." The expansion of bilateral
relations between Tehran and Brussels as well as ties between the Islamic
Republic and the European Union are high on the agenda of talks between the
Belgian official and his counterpart Kamal Kharrazi, President Mohammad Khatami
and Majlis Speaker Mahdi Karrubi.
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more)
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2002
Iran, Belgium to Expand Parliamentary Cooperation
TEHRAN -- Visiting Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
louis michel in a meeting with Majlis Speaker Mahdi Karrubi here on Tuesday
discussed ways of expanding mutual ties.
At the meeting, Karrubi pointed out that the Islamic Republic of Iran is
interested in promoting ties with European Union (EU) member states, IRNA
reported
(read more)
Iran, Belgium
foreign ministers explore venues for cooperation
Tehran, June 11, IRNA -- Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign
Affairs Louis Michel and Iran's Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi here on Tuesday
held talks on ways to develop bilateral, regional and international cooperation.
Michel called Iran as a key source of stability and strength in the region and
stressed ''on Brussels unwavering resolve for expansion of bilateral ties with
Iran in all areas.
(read more)
Michel: EU
against 'evil' tag, seeks to cement ties with Iran
Tehran, June 12, IRNA -- Belgian Foreign Minister Louis Michel here Wednesday
said that the European Union was against grouping Iran in the 'axis of evil' and
instead seeks to strengthen relations with the Islamic Republic. "The European
Union considers Iran as a key country in the region and believes in
strengthening ties with it," he said in a meeting with the Secretary of the
Iranian Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Hassan Rowhani.
(read more)
bron: http://www.irna.com/
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2002
Belgium's Michel Upbeat on EU-Iran Relations
TEHRAN -- Belgian Foreign Minister louis michel said on a visit to Tehran he was
optimistic progress could be made on a political and trade deal between the
European Union and Iran, IRNA news agency said on Tuesday.
The trade and cooperation agreement would be an important milestone in the
EU-Iran relations.
(read more)
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2002
President Khatami Calls On EU to Isolate "Warmongering" U.S.
TEHRAN -- President Mohammad Khatami called on the European Union to isolate the
United States on account of Washington's warmongering policies.
"Europe should oppose warmongers and those trying to drive the world toward war
and violence under the pretext of a campaign against terrorism," Khatami told
visiting Belgian Foreign Minister louis michel
(read more)
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2002
MP: Iran Seriously Following Policy of Detente
TEHRAN -- Visiting Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister louis
michel conferred here on Wednesday with head of Majlis National Security and
Foreign Policy Commission Mohsen Mirdamadi on issues of mutual interest.
(read more)
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2002
Khatami to Visit Belgium
TEHRAN - President Seyed Mohammad Khatami has accepted an official invitation of
Belgian officials to visit that country, reported the Al-Minar network.
The Belgian Foreign Minister louis michel, said that President Khatami has
accepted an invitation to visit Brussels, IRNA reported.
(read more)
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2002
EU Set to Adopt an Independent Policy Toward Tehran
TEHRAN - Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs louis
michel will wind up his two-day trip to the Islamic Republic today.
(read more)
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2002
Belgian FM Holds Talks With SNSC Secretary
TEHRAN - The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Hassan
Rowhani, met with the visiting Belgian Foreign Minister louis michel on
Wednesday and told him Iran is keen to promoting ties with the European Union in
all areas. (read
more)
bron: http://www.iran-daily.com/
Belgian FM leaves Tehran for Georgia
Thursday, June
13, 2002 - 2002 IranMania.com
TEHRAN, June 13 (AFP) - Belgian FM Louis Michel left Tehran early
Thursday for Georgia after a 2-day visit during which he called on
Iran to "help" the EU play an active role in establishing peace in
the Mideast.
"I have asked the Iranian government to help the European Union play a role in the Middle East peace process," Michel said Wednesday, adding that the "differences" between the EU and Iran over the "definition of terrorism" focussed most notably around Palestinian suicide attacks which Tehran does not condemn.
During his visit, Michel met with President Mohammad Khatami, as well as his counterpart Kamal Kharrazi and the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Hassan Rowhani. (read more)
