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Today, the Joint Investigation Team (JIT), who is conducting a criminal investigation into the case, made public the names of four suspects allegedly involved in the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine in July 2014. This tragic incident, almost 5 years ago, cost the lives of 298 people, including several compatriots. The Dutch judicial authorities also announced that the trial of these suspects will begin in the Netherlands in March 2020 and that the investigation will proceed in the meantime.

Today, exactly 4 years ago, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over the east of Ukraine. 298 citizens, including many children, lost their lives. Various compatriots also died. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders pays tribute to their memory.

Today, the Joint Investigation Team (JIT), comprised of the national investigation authorities of the Netherlands, Ukraine, Malaysia, Australia and Belgium, has announced additional results on the criminal investigation into the downing of flight MH17 in Ukraine in July 2014. The crash cost the lives of 298 people, amongst them several Belgian citizens.

This morning the Dutch authorities announced that the prosecution of those responsible for downing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 will take place in the Netherlands. The judicial authorities of the countries that are working together in the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) will provide strong support to the Dutch national justice system.

This afternoon the Joint Investigation Team, comprised of the national investigation authorities of the Netherlands, Ukraine, Malaysia, Australia and Belgium, announced the interim results of the criminal investigation into the downing of flight MH17, which cost the lives of 298 people. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders welcomes the results of the independent investigation. The JIT has made important progress.