Belgium commits 1 billion Euros ($1,1 billion) to bolster Ukraine by 2025
The Belgian government has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth 1 billion Euros ($1,1 billion) for 2025. Prime Minister Bart De Wever visited Kyiv, emphasizing the importance of military and political support.
What do you need to know?
- New aid package: Belgium has decided to provide Ukraine with 1 billion Euros as part of aid for 2025. Prime Minister Bart De Wever announced the decision during a visit to Kyiv.
- Military and political support: Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Belgium has supported Ukraine on many fronts, including defense and humanitarian efforts.
- Defense cooperation: Belgian defense companies plan to invest in Ukraine, aiming to strengthen European defense capabilities.
What are Belgium's plans for Ukraine?
During his visit to Kyiv, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever announced that his country would allocate 1 Billion Euros ($1,1 billion) to aid Ukraine in 2025. He was accompanied by Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot and Defense Minister Theo Francken, who emphasized that Belgium plans to continue its military support in the coming years.
"Our Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot is here, as well as our Defense Minister, who is proud to announce a new decision on a one billion aid package for 2025" said De Wever.
What is the significance of defense cooperation?
The Belgian Prime Minister highlighted that defense cooperation with Ukraine is crucial for all of Europe. Representatives from ten Belgian defense companies were present in Kyiv to discuss opportunities for joint production and investment.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that three agreements have already been signed with Belgian companies. "Today, representatives of ten Belgian defense companies are in Ukraine together with Prime Minister Bart De Wever, We discussed joint weapons production and investment in manufacturing on Ukrainian territory, " said Zelensky.
The Belgian Prime Minister emphasized that support for Ukraine is not only defensive but also political and humanitarian. Zelensky expressed gratitude for Belgium's consistent support since the beginning of the Russian invasion. "Belgium has consistently supported us since the first days of the full-scale Russian invasion," Zelensky wrote. He also posted a recording on X.
