This year, Belgium will provide a new aid package to Ukraine worth 1 billion euros, alongside a commitment to allocate at least 1 billion euros for military support every year during its term.

This announcement was made by Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, as reported by a Ukrinform correspondent.

Details of Belgium's Aid to Ukraine

“I am pleased to be here and announce that our new government has decided to continue our humanitarian assistance.

Our Foreign Minister Maxim Prevot is here, along with our Minister of Defense, who is proud to announce a new decision regarding a 1 billion euro aid package for 2025, with an ambition to provide at least 1 billion euros of bilateral military aid each year during my term. Our ministry has several initiatives planned for the near future,” said the Prime Minister.

De Wever highlighted significant interest in establishing Belgian defense production in Ukraine, announcing the signing of four relevant contracts today.

“We must assist Ukraine in developing its defense capabilities, as well as rearm Europe against new aggression from Russia.

I believe we should collaborate to see how our private sector can become interested in investing in Ukraine and building opportunities for our defense industry,” emphasized the Prime Minister.

Belgian Delegation in Kyiv: Arrival of Prime Minister, Foreign and Defense Ministers

On April 8, a delegation from Belgium, led by Prime Minister Bart De Wever, arrived in the capital of Ukraine.

The delegation also included Foreign Minister Maxim Prevot and Defense Minister Theo Francken.

Since the beginning of the large-scale war, Belgium has provided over 2.2 billion euros in aid to Ukraine, making it one of the top 20 donors in the world based on per capita assistance.