Belgian Presidency's Closing Drink
Prime Minister Yves Leterme and Vice-Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Steven Vanackere are pleased to invite all summit badge or press card holders to the ‘Belgian Presidency’s Closing Drink’ to conclude the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union in a pleasant atmosphere and to celebrate the end of the year 2010 with food, drinks and music.
17th December 2010, from 6PM, Résidence Palace - IPC
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