On the instructions of the President of Ukraine, Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak met with a delegation of the United Arab Emirates headed by Minister of Climate Change and Environment of the UAE, Head of the Office of International Affairs under the President of the UAE Mariam Almheiri, who is on a visit to our country.
The meeting was focused on the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula and the possibility of the Emirates joining the implementation of its individual points, in particular, on ensuring food, radiation and nuclear security and preventing ecocide.
The parties also touched upon the issue of further expansion of Ukrainian-Emirati cooperation, in particular in the trade, economic and investment spheres.
Andriy Yermak thanked Mariam Almheiri for the assistance that the UAE has already provided and continues to provide to our country.
"We have very cordial relations that are only getting stronger. It is very important that you can personally see the struggle of Ukrainians and feel how strong our people are," he said.
The Head of the President's Office emphasized that Ukraine is confident of its victory, which will be a victory not only for our country and its people, but also for the entire civilized community, justice and international law.
Andriy Yermak drew attention to the environmental and humanitarian consequences of the act of terrorism committed by the Russian Federation at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, spoke about the urgent needs of Ukraine and called on the UAE to join the efforts of the international community to eliminate the consequences of this man-made disaster.
During the visit of the United Arab Emirates delegation, an agreement was also reached that the UAE would help Ukraine create a sovereign wealth fund.
This will involve the experience and expertise of one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, ADQ, and their consultants, Contango.