Ukrainian speaker and Dutch foreign minister discuss MH17 probe

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razumkov met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherland Stef Blok to discuss the investigation of MH17 crash, according to the parliament´s press service.
“Ukraine is open for dialogue and is ready to provide comprehensive assistance in the investigation of this tragedy. We will make every effort to bring those responsible to justice,” Razumkov emphasized.

The parliament´s chairman expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and reiterated the position of Ukraine on the need to bring those responsible to justice.

The speaker thanked the Netherlands for its support in carrying out reforms, especially given the fast pace of their implementation. He also expressed hope for the development and deepening of bilateral relations between the states. “The parliament of the new convocation is set to continue and develop a constructive dialogue with our Dutch colleagues,” Razumkov said.

In turn, the Dutch foreign minister thanked Ukraine for the support provided in the investigation of the MH17 tragedy.

He also noted that the Netherlands, as a powerful investor in the Ukrainian economy, was ready to expand cooperation if appropriate conditions are created.

As reported, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, was shot down over Donbas in July 2014. There were 283 passengers and 15 crewmembers on board the plane. All of them died.

In September 2016, the JIT said it had been established on the basis of irrefutable evidence that the plane had been shot down by a 9M38 Buk missile launched from the territory controlled by pro-Russian militants in the eastern part of Ukraine. In addition, the JIT said on May 24 that the Buk missile system from which the aircraft was downed belo