List of international prime ministerial trips made by Luc Frieden

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This is a list of international prime ministerial trips made by Luc Frieden , the current Prime Minister of Luxembourg since 17 November 2023.

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Summary

Frieden has visited 25 countries during his tenure as Prime Minister. The number of visits per country where Frieden has traveled are:

2023

CountryLocation(s)DatesDetails
Flag of France.svg France Paris 28 NovemberFirst working visit abroad to meet with President Macron and Prime Minister Borne in Paris to discuss Europe's strategic future, bilateral cooperation on energy policy, mobility, digital transition, and EU budget matters . [1]
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Brussels 29 NovemberMet with Ursula von der Leyen, discussing telework, the single market, competitiveness, EU enlargement, Ukraine, and the multiannual financial framework and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, ahead of the Benelux summit, focusing on bilateral relations and Belgium’s EU/Benelux priorities for 2024. [2]
7 DecemberHe travelled to NATO headquarters to meet NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. This meeting took place ahead of the Washington Summit, which will mark the Alliance's 75th anniversary. The Summit will be an opportunity for the Alliance to demonstrate its unity and strength, with Sweden taking part as the 32nd member country. The primary aim of the meeting was to reiterate Luxembourg's firm support for NATO's mission to ensure the security and stability of the European continent. He also met the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola. The President underlined Luxembourg's role as the headquarters of the European institutions. [3]
13–15 DecemberAttendance in Brussels at the EU–Western Balkans Summit (13 December) and the European Council (14–15 December). Deepening relations with Western Balkans partners. Joint declaration on foreign and security policy alignment. EU enlargement to Ukraine and Moldova, candidate status for Georgia, accession negotiations to start with Bosnia-Herzegovina. Discussions on the multiannual financial framework, defense industrial strategy, migration, EU‑Turkey, and combating xenophobia. [4]

2024

CountryLocation(s)DatesDetails
Flag of Germany.svg Germany Berlin 8 JanuaryFirst external visit was to Olaf Scholz. [5] amid violent protests by German farmers. [6]
Flag of France.svg France Paris 26 FebruaryFrieden travelled to Paris, where Emmanuel Macron was holding an emergency summit over the situation in Ukraine, as they had suffered the loss of Avdiivka. Czech Prime Minister Peter Fiala proposed to purchase 500,000 rounds of artillery ammunition for Volodymyr Zelensky's forces. [7]
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands The Hague 4 MarchWorking visit to Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Discussion topics included renewable energy (hydrogen), defence, agriculture, competitiveness, Ukraine, and a planned joint trade mission. Followed by engagement at Instituut Clingendael and discussion with Luxembourg students in the Netherlands. [8]
Flag of Poland.svg Poland Warsaw 11 AprilInvited by European Council President Charles Michel for a working dinner on the EU’s next strategic agenda. Bilateral meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on EU priorities and Luxembourg–Poland relations. [9]
Flag of Portugal (official).svg Portugal Lisbon 31 MayFirst EU leader received by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral economic, technological, and renewable energy collaboration, as well as preparing for European elections and Council agendas. [10]
Flag of France.svg France Normandy 6 JuneInvited by French President Emmanuel Macron, attended the international commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, honoring Allied soldiers and Luxembourg nationals who fought in WWII. [11]
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland Lucerne 15–16 JuneAttended Global Peace Summit [12]
Flag of the United States.svg United States Washington D.C. 9–11 JulyFrieden attended the 2024 NATO summit
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Woodstock 18 JulyFrieden attended the 4th European Political Community Summit.
Flag of France.svg France Paris 26 JulyFrieden travelled to Paris to attend the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. [13]
Flag of Hungary.svg Hungary Budapest 7 NovemberFrieden attended the 5th European Political Community Summit.

2025

CountryLocation(s)DatesDetails
Flag of Germany.svg Germany Munich 14–16 FebruaryAttended the 61st Munich Security Conference alongside Defence Minister Yuriko Backes—a major gathering of global leaders to discuss security, defence policy, and international collaboration. [14]
Flag of France.svg France Paris 27 MarchFrieden attended a meeting of the "Coalition of the willing" hosted by President Macron. [15]
Flag of Japan.svg Japan Tokyo, Osaka 22–25 AprilIn Tokyo, Frieden met his Japanese counterpart, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who received him with military honours. The aim of the meeting was to strengthen bilateral relations and exchange views on key international issues. He also travelled to Osaka for the 2025 World Expo, where he visited the Luxembourg and Japanese pavilions. Osaka hosted the first World Expo to be held in Asia 55 years ago, in 1970. The visit was also an opportunity to underline the shared commitment of Luxembourg and Japan to innovation and technological progress. [16]
Flag of Vatican City (2023-present).svg Vatican City Vatican City 26 AprilAtteded funeral of Pope Francis. [17] [18]
Flag of Finland.svg Finland Helsinki 6 MayMet with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo [19] and with President Alexander Stubb [20]
Flag of Albania.svg Albania Tirana 16 MayFrieden attended the 6th European Political Community Summit.
Flag of Vatican City (2023-present).svg Vatican City Vatican City 18 MayAttended Papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. [21] [22]
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands Aachen, Eindhoven 27–28 MayHe will introduce the Charlemagne Prize festivities with a speech on Europe at Aachen Cathedral on 27 May. He will also briefly travel to Eindhoven, to visit the headquarters of the European technology company and semiconductor manufacturer ASML, on 28 May. [23]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom London 16 JuneHe visited London as part of the celebrations marking Luxembourg’s National Holiday. [24]
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands The Hague 24–25 JuneFrieden attended the 2025 NATO summit.

Multilateral meetings

Luc Frieden participated in the following summits during his premiership:

GroupYear
20242025202620272028
UNGA 28 September [a] ,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City
September,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City
TBD,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City
TBD,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City
TBD,
Flag of the United States.svg New York City
NATO 9–11 July,
Flag of the United States.svg Washington, D.C.
24–25 June,
Flag of the Netherlands.svg The Hague
July,
Flag of Turkey.svg Ankara
TBD,
Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
TBD
EPC 18 July,
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Woodstock
16 May,
Flag of Albania.svg Tirana
TBD,
Flag of Armenia.svg TBD
TBD,
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg TBD
TBD,
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg TBD
7 November,
Flag of Hungary.svg Budapest
2 October,
Flag of Denmark.svg Copenhagen
TBD,
Flag of Ireland.svg TBD
TBD,
Flag of Greece.svg TBD
TBD,
Flag of Latvia.svg TBD
Others Global Peace Summit
15–16 June
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Lucerne
15 March,
(videoconference)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
TBATBATBA
27 March,
Flag of France.svg Paris
██ = Future event ██ = Did not attend
^a Attended by Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel.

References

  1. "Working visit to France by Prime Minister Luc Frieden". 29 November 2023.
  2. "Working visit of Luc Frieden to Belgium". 29 November 2023.
  3. "News".
  4. "Prime Minister Luc Frieden attends the EU-Western Balkans Summit and the European Council in December 2023". 16 December 2023.
  5. "Luxembourg PM & German Chancellor Discuss Solidarity with Ukraine, Bilateral Cooperation".
  6. "Bloomberg Mercury".
  7. "EU seeks more ammunition for Ukraine to reverse Putin's advance".
  8. "Working visit by Luc Frieden to the Prime Minister of the Netherlands". 5 March 2024.
  9. "Visit of Prime Minister Luc Frieden to Warsaw". 15 April 2024.
  10. "Working visit by Prime Minister Luc Frieden to the Prime Minister of Portugal". 31 May 2024.
  11. "News". 12 September 2024.
  12. "Luc Frieden attended the "Ukraine Peace Summit" in Switzerland". 16 June 2024.
  13. https://www.gettyimages.ae/detail/news-photo/prime-minister-of-luxembourg-luc-frieden-and-marjolijne-news-photo/2163024267
  14. "Schedule".
  15. Visegrád 24 [@visegrad24] (27 March 2025). "List of the leaders & representatives of 31 countries gathering in Paris right now for an emergency summit on Ukraine aimed at providing military aid & setting up a coalition of peacekeeping forces" (Tweet). Retrieved 29 March 2025 via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  16. "Prime Minister Luc Frieden on a working visit to Japan". 25 April 2025.
  17. "Grand Duke Henri and PM Luc Frieden to join global leaders at papal funeral". RTL Today. 22 April 2025. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  18. "Who will be attending Pope Francis' funeral? A list of world leaders". Reuters. 2025-04-22 [Updated periodically in the days preceding the funeral]. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
  19. "Prime Ministers of Finland and Luxembourg: Europe must invest in its defence". Finnish Government.
  20. "President Stubb meets with Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden". presidentti.fi. Office of the President of Finland. 6 May 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  21. "All the royals who attended the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, from Prince Edward to Princess Charlene of Monaco". La Silla Vacía (in Spanish). 18 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
  22. Lista De Personalidades Esperadas En La Entronización Del Nuevo Papa León XIV (in Spanish)
  23. "Luc Frieden to give a speech on Europe at the Charlemagne Prize". 27 May 2025.
  24. "Luc Frieden in London to mark Luxembourg's National Holiday". 16 June 2025.