The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, discussed cooperation between the two countries in the defense sector and increasing joint production with his Belgian counterpart, Bart de Wever. This was reported by UNN with reference to Shmyhal's Telegram page.
A meaningful meeting with the Prime Minister of Belgium, Bart de Wever. We focused on a wide range of issues regarding Ukraine's European perspective, cooperation in both economic and social spheres
The head of government added that one of the topics of the conversation was the implementation of the agreements reached the day before in Kyiv between the President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Belgium on cooperation between the defense companies of the two countries and increasing joint production.
Shmyhal also noted that the implementation of these initiatives lays the foundation for a long-term strategic partnership. It also opens up new opportunities for innovation, exchange of experience and integration of Ukraine into the European industry.
Particular attention during the meeting was focused on development in the field of healthcare. During our visit to Brussels, a number of documents were signed on strengthening and developing this sector. In particular, a technical agreement was concluded with the Federal Public Service for Health of the Kingdom of Belgium
This agreement provides assistance to war victims, rehabilitation and restoration of medical infrastructure.
In addition, Belgium has provided Ukraine with medicines and medical equipment worth over 36 million hryvnias. Belgium also receives Ukrainians for treatment and rehabilitation under the MEDEVAC program. During the visit of the Ukrainian government delegation to Brussels, the parties agreed to expand it.
We also discussed with Mr. Bart de Wever the importance of maintaining and extending sanctions against Russia and confiscating frozen Russian assets, which can be used for reconstruction
The parties also outlined the key aspects of Ukraine's European integration aspirations, the results achieved on this path and further steps for their implementation.
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The Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, reported on plans to work in Brussels - these are meetings of the "Coalition of the Willing", a meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine in the Ramstein format. A number of important issues are expected to be discussed in cooperation between Ukraine and Western partners - NATO and the EU. The main thing concerns urgent defense problems.