President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a meeting with Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs - Federal Minister within the Federal Chancellery for the EU, Arts, Culture and Media of Austria Alexander Schallenberg.
The President expressed hope that the new Austrian Government would continue to support Ukraine in countering Russian aggression and maintaining sanctions against Russia. Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed the interlocutor of the recent steps taken by the Ukrainian authorities to settle the situation in eastern Ukraine in a peaceful manner.
The Head of State thanked for the recent decision by the Austrian Federal Government to allocate EUR 1 million to improve the humanitarian situation in Donbas. Important support from Austria in the implementation of internal reforms and the European integration course of Ukraine was also noted.
In addition, Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Austrian businesses to increase investments in the Ukrainian economy, which now amount to more than USD 1.16 billion.
The Head of State praised the holding of the Year of Culture of Ukraine in Austria and the Year of Culture of Austria in Ukraine this year.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy also accepted the invitation of the Federal President of the Republic of Austria Alexander van der Bellen to make an official visit to Austria.