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'''Belgium–Ukraine relations''' are foreign relations between [[Belgium]] and [[Ukraine]]. [[Diplomatic relations]] were established in 1992. Belgium has an embassy in [[Kyiv]]; Ukraine has an embassy in [[Brussels]] and two honorary consulates (in [[Antwerp]] and [[Mons]]). Although politically the two nations are not closely connected, they have a long history of [[economic integration]] and trade, with Belgian investment playing a role in the contemporary Ukrainian economy.
'''Belgium–Ukraine relations''' are foreign relations between [[Belgium]] and [[Ukraine]]. [[Diplomacy|Diplomatic relations]] were established in 1992. Belgium has an embassy in [[Kyiv]]; Ukraine has an embassy in [[Brussels]] and two honorary consulates (in [[Antwerp]] and [[Mons, Belgium|Mons]]). Although politically the two nations are not closely connected, they have a long history of [[economic integration]] and trade, with Belgian investment playing a role in the contemporary Ukrainian economy.
Belgium is a member of the [[European Union]], which Ukraine [[Ukraine–European Union relations|applied]] for in 2022. Both countries are full members of [[Council of Europe]].


==History==
==History==
Trade links between [[Kievan Rus']] and [[Flanders]] and what is now Belgium were established as early as the 11th century.<ref name="Ukraine embassy">{{cite web|url=http://www.ukraine-eu.mfa.gov.ua/eu/en/publication/content/1021.htm|title=Ukraine - Belgium Relations|publisher=Mission of Ukraine to European Communities|accessdate=May 9, 2009}}</ref> By 1600, trade between the two regions had developed fully, particularly that of textiles and jewellery. Merchants from [[Kyiv]] arrived in Flanders with furs and purchased textiles. In return merchants transported wool and amber jewellery to [[Lviv]] in exchange of furs, [[silk]] and oriental seasoning.<ref name="Ukraine embassy"/>
Trade links between [[Kievan Rus']] and [[Flanders]] and what is now Belgium were established as early as the 11th century.<ref name="Ukraine embassy">{{cite web|url=http://www.ukraine-eu.mfa.gov.ua/eu/en/publication/content/1021.htm|title=Ukraine - Belgium Relations|publisher=Mission of Ukraine to European Communities|access-date=May 9, 2009}}{{Dead link|date=May 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> By 1600, trade between the two regions had developed fully, particularly that of textiles and jewellery. Merchants from [[Kyiv]] arrived in Flanders with furs and purchased textiles. In return merchants transported wool and amber jewellery to [[Lviv]] in exchange of furs, [[silk]] and oriental seasoning.<ref name="Ukraine embassy"/>


==Economic relations==
==Economic relations==
In October 2008, the two nations became further integrated in the agricultural sector too when Belgian firm Rattlerow Seghers and Ukrainian Elita Farms signed an agreement to develop pig production in Ukraine.<ref name="Pigs">{{cite web|url=http://www.thepigsite.com/swinenews/20539/first-nucleus-stock-sent-from-belgium-to-ukraine|title=First Nucleus Stock Sent from Belgium to Ukraine|publisher=The Pigsite.com|date=March 4, 2009|accessdate=May 9, 2009}}</ref>
In October 2008, the two nations became further integrated in the agricultural sector too when Belgian firm Rattlerow Seghers and Ukrainian Elita Farms signed an agreement to develop pig production in Ukraine.<ref name="Pigs">{{cite web|url=http://www.thepigsite.com/swinenews/20539/first-nucleus-stock-sent-from-belgium-to-ukraine|title=First Nucleus Stock Sent from Belgium to Ukraine|publisher=The Pigsite.com|date=March 4, 2009|access-date=May 9, 2009}}</ref>
Rattlerow Seghers delivered the first shipment breeding stock consisting of 192 pigs from Belgium to Elita Farms in Ukraine in January 2009.<ref name="Pigs"/> Rattlerow Seghers had exported the first breeding animals to Ukraine in 2004 and pigs have been successfully marketed using Belgian stock since the beginning of 2005, witnessing a growing demand and pressure to run larger pig farms in the country.<ref name="Pigs"/> The agreement in 2009 was made after close negotiations between the government institutes of both countries and important figures in the agricultural sector, both politically through representation and within the industry itself. Notable figures in the agreement included the Minister of Agriculture of Ukraine, [[Melnik Yuriy Fedorovych]].<ref name="Pigs"/> The agreement not only supplies breeding stock but also expert knowledge from Belgium and training programs to enhance the efficiency of the Ukrainian pig industry and facilitate growth and production after a period of economic decline.<ref name="Pigs"/>
Rattlerow Seghers delivered the first shipment breeding stock consisting of 192 pigs from Belgium to Elita Farms in Ukraine in January 2009.<ref name="Pigs"/> Rattlerow Seghers had exported the first breeding animals to Ukraine in 2004 and pigs have been successfully marketed using Belgian stock since the beginning of 2005, witnessing a growing demand and pressure to run larger pig farms in the country.<ref name="Pigs"/> The agreement in 2009 was made after close negotiations between the government institutes of both countries and important figures in the agricultural sector, both politically through representation and within the industry itself. Notable figures in the agreement included the Minister of Agriculture of Ukraine, [[Yuriy Melnyk]].<ref name="Pigs"/> The agreement not only supplies breeding stock but also expert knowledge from Belgium and training programs to enhance the efficiency of the Ukrainian pig industry and facilitate growth and production after a period of economic decline.<ref name="Pigs"/>


==Political relations==
==Political relations==
[[File:Flickr - europeanpeoplesparty - EPP Summit 19 June 2008 (15).jpg|thumb|[[Ukrainian Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Yulia Tymoshenko]] meeting [[Prime Minister of Belgium|Prime Minister]] [[Yves Leterme]] in 2008]]
[[File:Flickr - europeanpeoplesparty - EPP Summit 19 June 2008 (15).jpg|thumb|[[Prime Minister of Ukraine|Ukrainian prime minister]] [[Yulia Tymoshenko]] meeting [[Prime Minister of Belgium|Belgian prime minister]] [[Yves Leterme]] in 2008]]
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On 23 March 2009, Ukrainian President [[Viktor Yushchenko]] and Prime Minister [[Yulia Tymoshenko]] travelled to Brussels for an international investment conference to discuss the modernisation of Ukraine's gas transit system and supplies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.upi.com/News_Photos/Photos_of_the_Day/March-23-2009/1715/11/|title=Ukrainian PM Yushchenko meets with EU on gas supplies in Brussels|publisher=[[United Press International]]|access-date=May 9, 2009}}</ref>
On March 23, 2009. Ukrainian President [[Viktor Yushchenko]] and Prime Minister [[Yulia Tymoshenko]]
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travelled to Brussels for an international investment conference to discuss the modernisation of Ukraine's gas transit system and supplies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.upi.com/News_Photos/Photos_of_the_Day/March-23-2009/1715/11/|title=Ukrainian PM Yushchenko meets with EU on gas supplies in Brussels|publisher=[[United Press International]]|accessdate=May 9, 2009}}</ref>


==Cultural relations==
==Cultural relations==
In addition the Academic Symphonic Orchestra of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine was conducted by the Belgian conductor [[Ronald Zollman]].<ref name="gala">{{cite web|url=http://www.nato.int/cps/en/SID-82C80E19-04E7CD53/natolive/news_52972.htm|title=NATO gala concert in Kyiv, Ukraine|publisher=[[North Atlantic Treaty Organization]]|date=April 4, 2009|accessdate=May 9, 2009}}</ref>
In addition the Academic Symphonic Orchestra of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine was conducted by the Belgian conductor [[Ronald Zollman]].<ref name="gala">{{cite web|url=http://www.nato.int/cps/en/SID-82C80E19-04E7CD53/natolive/news_52972.htm|title=NATO gala concert in Kyiv, Ukraine|publisher=[[North Atlantic Treaty Organization]]|date=April 4, 2009|access-date=May 9, 2009}}</ref>

==Diplomacy==
==Resident diplomatic missions==
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* Belgium has an embassy in [[Kyiv]].
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* Ukraine has an embassy in [[Brussels]].
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*[[Brussels]] (Embassy)
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Foreign relations of Belgium]]
* [[Foreign relations of Belgium]]
* [[Foreign relations of Ukraine]]
* [[Foreign relations of Ukraine]]
* [[Ukrainian diaspora|Ukrainians in Belgium]]
* [[:Category:Belgian diaspora|Belgians in Ukraine]]
* [[:Category:Belgian diaspora|Belgians in Ukraine]]


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Latest revision as of 13:29, 28 August 2024

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Belgium–Ukraine relations are foreign relations between Belgium and Ukraine. Diplomatic relations were established in 1992. Belgium has an embassy in Kyiv; Ukraine has an embassy in Brussels and two honorary consulates (in Antwerp and Mons). Although politically the two nations are not closely connected, they have a long history of economic integration and trade, with Belgian investment playing a role in the contemporary Ukrainian economy. Belgium is a member of the European Union, which Ukraine applied for in 2022. Both countries are full members of Council of Europe.

History

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Trade links between Kievan Rus' and Flanders and what is now Belgium were established as early as the 11th century.[1] By 1600, trade between the two regions had developed fully, particularly that of textiles and jewellery. Merchants from Kyiv arrived in Flanders with furs and purchased textiles. In return merchants transported wool and amber jewellery to Lviv in exchange of furs, silk and oriental seasoning.[1]

Economic relations

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In October 2008, the two nations became further integrated in the agricultural sector too when Belgian firm Rattlerow Seghers and Ukrainian Elita Farms signed an agreement to develop pig production in Ukraine.[2] Rattlerow Seghers delivered the first shipment breeding stock consisting of 192 pigs from Belgium to Elita Farms in Ukraine in January 2009.[2] Rattlerow Seghers had exported the first breeding animals to Ukraine in 2004 and pigs have been successfully marketed using Belgian stock since the beginning of 2005, witnessing a growing demand and pressure to run larger pig farms in the country.[2] The agreement in 2009 was made after close negotiations between the government institutes of both countries and important figures in the agricultural sector, both politically through representation and within the industry itself. Notable figures in the agreement included the Minister of Agriculture of Ukraine, Yuriy Melnyk.[2] The agreement not only supplies breeding stock but also expert knowledge from Belgium and training programs to enhance the efficiency of the Ukrainian pig industry and facilitate growth and production after a period of economic decline.[2]

Political relations

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Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko meeting Belgian prime minister Yves Leterme in 2008

On 23 March 2009, Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko travelled to Brussels for an international investment conference to discuss the modernisation of Ukraine's gas transit system and supplies.[3]

Cultural relations

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In addition the Academic Symphonic Orchestra of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine was conducted by the Belgian conductor Ronald Zollman.[4]

Resident diplomatic missions

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  • Belgium has an embassy in Kyiv.
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Brussels.
  • Embassy of Belgium in Kyiv
    Embassy of Belgium in Kyiv

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Ukraine - Belgium Relations". Mission of Ukraine to European Communities. Retrieved May 9, 2009.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ a b c d e "First Nucleus Stock Sent from Belgium to Ukraine". The Pigsite.com. March 4, 2009. Retrieved May 9, 2009.
  3. ^ "Ukrainian PM Yushchenko meets with EU on gas supplies in Brussels". United Press International. Retrieved May 9, 2009.
  4. ^ "NATO gala concert in Kyiv, Ukraine". North Atlantic Treaty Organization. April 4, 2009. Retrieved May 9, 2009.
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