Belgian FM calls on enforcement of agreement on Ukraine

Source:Xinhua Published: 2014-4-18 22:59:38

Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders on Friday urged all parties concerned to use their influence to enforce the agreement on Ukraine.

The head of Belgian diplomacy "welcomes" the agreement reached Thursday in Geneva between the EU, Ukraine, the United States and Russia, said a statement issued by the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"The parties must now implement their commitments," said Mr. Reynders, "this implies a further de-escalation and disarmament of the various armed groups."

The minister promised the support of Belgium with in the EU and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe for the implementation of this agreement.

According to a statement issued after the four-way talks in Geneva over the Ukraine crisis on Thursday that detailed the agreement reached by the four sides, initial concrete steps to de-escalate tensions and restore security for all citizens include that all sides must refrain from any violence, intimidation or provocative actions.

All "illegal armed groups" must be disarmed, and all "illegally seized buildings" must be returned to legitimate owners, and all "illegally occupied" streets, squares and other public places in Ukrainian cities and towns must be vacated, the statement made in Geneva said.

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