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Presidents of Ukraine and Slovakia signed a joint Declaration on the European Perspective of Ukraine

2 November 2021 - 15:19

Presidents of Ukraine and Slovakia signed a joint Declaration on the European Perspective of Ukraine

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of the Slovak Republic Zuzana Čaputová on the sidelines of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.

Within the meeting of the heads of state, the joint declaration of recognition of the European prospect of Ukraine was signed. Slovakia became the fifth state - member of the European Union with which such document was signed.

"Today's signing is a very important example for other EU member states on genuine support of the European prospect of Ukraine," Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.

The Head of State emphasized the importance of recognition of the European perspective for the support of the transformation process in our country and expressed hope for Slovakia’s further firm support for Ukraine in acquiring membership in the EU and NATO.

He also thanked Zuzana Čaputová for the firm support of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the security situation in Donbas and the state of negotiations to achieve peace.

The Presidents exchanged views on energy security of Ukraine and Europe.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy also informed the Slovak colleague on the course of reforms, the construction of roads and digitization in Ukraine.