At the Belgian defence ministry preparations for the repatriation of Belgian and other European nationals from the Middle East are developing at fast pace. The ministry is also looking at how to provide military support in the conflict region Belgian defence minister Theo Francken (Flemish nationalist N-VA) told VRT News.
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Belgian defence ministry makes preparations for evacuations as well as military support
Colin Clapson
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‘Cyprus is an EU Member State. It is only logical that Cyprus receives support from other Member States when Hezbollah fires drones and other weapons at Cyprus,’ he said. Belgium and many other countries view the Lebanese organisation as a terrorist outfit.
The Gulf States have not yet responded to Iran's attacks on their territory, but if they do, this too could have implications for European countries, including Belgium.
‘As far as we are concerned, we must remain vigilant if the Gulf states ask for support from European countries in the coming days,’ says Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prévot (Francophone centrist Les Engagés). However, he was keen to refer to Theo Francken, his colleague at the defence ministry, for further comment.