Relations between Flanders and the United Kingdom

Historical relations

There are a lot of historical links between Flanders and the United Kingdom in a variety of domains. Rather than to give a mere chronological overview, it has been decided to further explain a few striking links between Flanders and the United Kingdom.

Political relations

Being a neighbouring country and European partner, the United Kingdom is regarded as a priority country in Flemish foreign policy.

Economic relations

- Flemish economic representation in the United Kingdom
- Imports-Exports
- Flemish investments in the United Kingdom and vice versa
- Tourism

Cooperation between Flanders and the United Kingdom

- Culture
- Dutch Language and Literature
- Education
- Infrastructure and Mobility
- Interreg III B
- Science and Technology
- Twinning arrangements