President of Ukraine

Head of State discusses Grain from Ukraine Initiative, situation in the Middle East with President of the UAE

27 October 2023 - 18:44

Head of State discusses Grain from Ukraine Initiative, situation in the Middle East with President of the UAE

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The Head of State expressed his gratitude for the humanitarian aid from the UAE to Ukraine, including medicines, medical equipment, ambulances, and thousands of generators.

President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of the UAE and the Gulf's support for the Ukrainian Peace Formula. He thanked the United Arab Emirates for their participation in previous consultations of national security and foreign policy advisors and their willingness to send a representative to a meeting in Malta.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about the global humanitarian initiative Grain from Ukraine and invited the United Arab Emirates to participate in its implementation. He also invited the United Arab Emirates to take part in the upcoming second international summit on food security.

The interlocutors also discussed the situation in the Middle East. The President of Ukraine underscored the importance of protecting civilians and ensuring the uninterrupted operation of humanitarian corridors.

The leaders agreed to continue working on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.