Belgium is doing everything to make Brussels safe for tourists and business travellers, Prime Minister Charles Michel on Wednesday told his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, who is here on an official visit.
Belgian newspaper Le Soir said security and the fight against terrorism were the key topics discussed at a meeting between the two leaders, Xinhua news agency reported.
Michel thanked Abe for his friendship and support following the March 22 terror attacks in Brussels, in which 32 people were killed and more than 300 injured -- including one Japanese national who is still in hospital.
Abe told Michel that he hoped Japanese people would continue to visit Belgium.
During his two-day visit to Brussels, Abe was also due to meet European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.
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