Belgium's Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, stated in Brussels before the start of the European Council summit:
"It is important that we continue to support Georgia and pro-European forces in Georgia. We should not create an image that we are turning our back on Georgia. Maintaining our relationship is important. We see what is happening politically, but we also see what influences are at play in Georgia. Therefore, it is crucial that we continue our support and maintain our relationship."
He added, "We must acknowledge that what is happening there today is happening because of many foreign influences in the country."
