We discussed with Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation, @prevotmaxime, practically all areas of bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Belgium significantly helped us at the time in strengthening our combat aviation, and we appreciate its readiness to continue supporting us.

I hope that we will be able to implement what we discussed, and that there will be greater protection against Russian strikes. Ukraine is also ready to share our experience and expertise and support partners who have stood with us since the beginning of the war. Our teams are now working on the text of the Drone Deal, and we discussed potential dates for signing it.

I thank the Government and people of Belgium for more than €1.1 billion in support already allocated this year, for backing our path toward EU membership, and for their full solidarity with Ukraine.