President of Ukraine

Head of the Presidential Office had a phone call with the President of the European Parliament

19 October 2023 - 18:08

Head of the Presidential Office had a phone call with the President of the European Parliament

On the instructions of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak had a phone call with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola.

Andriy Yermak thanked the European Parliament and Roberta Metsola personally for leadership in supporting Ukraine. The parties discussed the recent approval by the European Parliament of the mandate to establish a €50 billion financial instrument for Ukraine, the Ukraine Facility, as part of the amendments to the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021-2027.

"The European Parliament's decision encourages other partners to keep up the pace in supporting Ukraine and bringing victory closer," emphasized Andriy Yermak.

The parties also discussed the current situation on the frontline and the importance of protecting Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure, in the face of constant terrorist attacks by Russia.

The Head of the President's Office and the President of the European Parliament focused on the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula. Andriy Yermak invited the European Parliament to join the third meeting at the level of national security and foreign policy advisors.

"The involvement of the European Parliament in the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula helps expand the circle of those who support it and brings the Global Peace Summit with the participation of the leaders of the Global South closer," the Head of the Presidential Office noted.

The interlocutors also exchanged views on the security situation in the Middle East and emphasized the importance of efforts to maximize the protection of civilians during hostilities.