Head of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk paid a working visit to Belgium, where he met with Eliana Tillier, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Belgian Parliament, and Stephanie D'Oz, Head of the Senate. Stefanchuk's visit was reported by the press service of the Ukrainian Parliament.
“Thank you for your support and awareness of the importance of the role of Ukraine for the EU. According to Eliana Tillier, in order for Europe to continue to exist and work, it must be attentive to its values. The world sees how Ukrainians pass the exam for compliance with European values, giving for them the most valuable thing - their lives,” Stefanchuk said..
According to the head of the Rada, he turned to Tillie with a request to assist Ukraine's European integration aspirations..
At the same time, Stephanie D'Oz, head of the Ukrainian parliament, thanked for believing that Ukraine has a place in the European Union.. Stefanchuk also expressed gratitude for the position that Europe's assistance cannot remain only in words..
“Indeed, thanks to the war, Ukrainians and Europeans have become closer. I hope that on June 24 this will be confirmed by actions!
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Recall that at the beginning of the month Stefanchuk visited Germany, where he met with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. In particular, the speaker of the Rada expressed hope for an honest and open conversation.
The speaker of the Ukrainian parliament stressed that the main purpose of his visit is to receive full support from Germany in the issue of granting Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership, and in this matter the position of the Federal Chancellor is key.