De Croo assures that Belgium and the US will work together so that Ukraine “prevails”

June 1 (EUROPA PRESS) –

The Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander De Croo, has assured after meeting this Friday with the President of the United States, Joe Biden, that both countries will join forces to end the conflict in the Middle East and help Ukraine in the framework of the confrontation that is ongoing. with Russia since February 24, 2022.

“With the president of the United States we have discussed how to address pressing global challenges to protect our citizens,” De Croo himself reported through a publication on the social network Today, strong allies are needed.”

“Together with the United States we will guarantee that Ukraine prevails,” said the Belgian president, who also claimed that “it is (his) duty to put an end to the cycle of violence in the Middle East.”

For his part, Biden has recognized “Belgium’s contributions to transatlantic security” and has expressed his desire for “a future of closer cooperation” between Belgium and the United States.

These statements come after Joe Biden received Alexander De Croo at the White House this Friday to “deepen cooperation between the United States and Belgium on global issues and reinforce transatlantic security.”

“In particular, they have reaffirmed their commitment to continue supporting Ukraine and have discussed efforts to make the greatest use of frozen sovereign assets for the benefit of Ukraine.” “Likewise, leaders have affirmed the importance of the NATO Alliance and the need to remain vigilant against Russian threats to electoral integrity,” the White House summarized in a statement.