“The Netherlands support maintaining the EU sanctions on Russia as the perpetrator against the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine,” Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Stef Blok stated during the meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko on October 10 in Kyiv.
Stef Blok also underlined that the Netherlands do not recognize annexation of Crimea by Russia and do not accept the Russian aggression in Donbas. Any changes in the EU sanctions policy towards the Russian Federation should be dependent on the changes in the behavior of the Russian Federation.
The heads of the ministers of foreign affairs noted the high level of cooperation between Ukraine and the Netherlands in the investigation of downing of the Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, taking into account the start of the trial to begin in March 2020 in the Netherlands. The Dutch side explained reasons for the decision of the lower chamber of the Dutch parliament concerning further study of the situation with the airspace management in Donbas on the day of the tragedy. At the same time, the Dutch minister assured that the relevant actions of the Russian Federation will be subject to the investigation.
Ministers praised the cooperation in the trade and economic, and investments spheres. Joint steps for further attraction of the Dutch investments in the Ukrainian economy have been identified.
Stef Blok emphasized his country’s interest in continuing providing practical assistance to reforms in Ukraine. In this regard, assistance projects in the rule of law, water management and the agriculture were discussed, including in the context of efforts aimed to restore infrastructure in Donbas. The Dutch side confirmed its readiness to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of wounded Ukrainian soldiers.
The parties discussed the preparations for the Invictus Games 2020 in The Hague, in which the Ukrainian National Team will participate.
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