Belgium considers Ukraine has right to be a part of Europe

Belgium supports european aspiration of Ukraine, but considers that Ukraine has to do much to join the EU. Foreign Minister of Belgium Karep de Gucht stated that today at the joint press conference with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko.

“We consider Ukraine really has European future and it has right to be a part of Europe. But still much must be done both from Ukrainian and the EU sides for Ukraine’s accession to the EU,” he said.

The Minister noted that today neither Ukraine nor the EU is ready to such action. At the same time he assured that Belgium is ready to assist in this process.