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BDA signs Letter of Intent with FICAC

The Brussels Diplomatic Academy (BDA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Fédération Internationale des Corps et Associations Consulaires (FICAC), on October 17th, 2023. The signing ceremony took place at the VUB Rector’s office with Rector Jan Danckaert,  and President Emeritus Dr. Aykut Eken …
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Bringing Humanity Back to the Oceans: Brussels Maritime Talks – Labour at Sea

On 4 November 2025, the Brussels Diplomatic Academy (BDA), in partnership with Téthys Naval, hosted the inaugural Brussels Maritime Talk (BMT) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Entitled “Labour at Sea: A Human Rights Perspective,” the event marked an important step in maritime dialogue — placing the realities of life and labour at sea within the …