Brussels, Aug. 8 -- Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry has reaffirmed the commitment of many Belgian individuals and organisations and himself to supporting Vietnam in overcoming the devastating legacies of war, in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the Day for Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin Victims (August 10).

He stressed Belgium's desire to stand with Vietnam so that no nation in the world should suffer the pain caused by toxic chemicals, adding that this is not only an empathy but also a responsibility for those who cherish peace and justice.

Grand Ry expressed deep sympathy for the losses endured by millions of victims and voiced strong backing from the Belgian public and polit...