President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The Head of State congratulated Mark Carney on assuming office and thanked him for supporting Ukraine, its sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He also acknowledged Canada’s contributions to military assistance, energy support, and joint efforts with partners to bring about a just and lasting peace.
One of the key topics of the conversation was increasing pressure on Russia. The Prime Minister shared his vision for stepping up sanctions against Moscow, particularly in regard to all-out sanctions on the shadow tanker fleet and the banking sector.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Carney also discussed the humanitarian aspects of security guarantees for Ukraine, including the country's recovery and economic support after the war.
Special attention was given to Ukraine’s agenda during Canada’s G7 presidency. Among other topics, they discussed the outcomes of the G7 foreign ministers' meeting held in Canada on March 12–14 and the strong final communiqué. The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Canada agreed to interact in various formats and at different levels to make their cooperation even more substantive and practical.
Additionally, they discussed the development of bilateral relations. Canada has expressed interest in military-industrial and defense cooperation. The Head of State noted that throughout this war, Ukraine has gained significant experience in the production of electronic warfare systems, long-range missiles, and drones, and is ready for joint production.