In Saudi Arabia, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak continued bilateral talks with the heads of delegations who arrived in Jeddah to participate in a meeting on the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
In particular, on August 6, talks were held with the national security and foreign policy advisors to the leaders of Sweden, South Africa, Bahrain, Canada, Italy, Denmark, the Republic of Korea, as well as with the Head of Cabinet of the President of the European Commission.
During a meeting with Swedish National Security Advisor Henrik Landerholm, the Head of the Presidential Office thanked Sweden for its powerful financial program for the reconstruction of Ukraine, significant military support and called for strengthening the capabilities of Ukraine's air defense.
Andriy Yermak praised Stockholm's accession to the G7 Joint Declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine and expressed hope for a bilateral agreement with Sweden.
The interlocutors discussed further steps to implement the Ukrainian Peace Formula and Sweden's readiness to join the implementation of the Formula's provisions on radiation and nuclear security, as well as environmental security.
At the meeting with National Security Advisor to the President of South Africa Sydney Mufamadi, the parties exchanged views on the implementation of the Peace Formula proposed by the President of Ukraine as a basis for ensuring a lasting and just peace on the European continent.
In particular, Andriy Yermak noted that South Africa could make an effective contribution to the release of Ukrainian captives, the return of deported children, and food security, including the extension of the grain deal.
The parties discussed the possibilities of expanding bilateral cooperation in trade and economic, education, and humanitarian spheres, as well as preparations for the Ukraine-Africa Summit.
During the meeting with National Security Advisor to the King of Bahrain Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the main focus was on the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula. The Head of the Presidential Office thanked Bahrain for supporting Ukraine in the context of Russia's armed aggression. The parties exchanged views on the participation of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the post-war recovery of Ukraine, as well as its involvement in promising projects in the investment, agricultural and energy sectors.
Speaking with National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada Jody Thomas, Andriy Yermak thanked the Canadian side for its substantial support in creating the Ukrainian sky shield. Given the daily missile attacks by the Russian Federation against port and agricultural infrastructure, he called on Canadian partners to increase military assistance to Ukraine.
The Head of the President's Office thanked Canada for supporting Ukraine in the course of preparations for the NATO Summit in Vilnius. He expressed hope that negotiations with Canada on the conclusion of an agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine would be launched in the near future as a follow-up to the Joint Declaration of the G7 on support for our country.
The interlocutors also touched upon the issue of Canada's participation in the aviation coalition. Andriy Yermak thanked Canada for its readiness to join the training of Ukrainian pilots and expressed hope for a speedy decision by the allies to supply Ukraine with F-16s.
During a meeting with Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister of Italy Francesco Talo, the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine expressed gratitude to the Italian partners for their comprehensive assistance to Ukraine in countering the armed aggression of the Russian Federation and called for strengthening the defense capabilities of our country, in particular air defense, to save Ukrainian lives and ensure the safety of Ukrainian cities.
The parties coordinated further steps in the context of implementing the Ukrainian Peace Formula and preparing for the upcoming Global Peace Summit. Andriy Yermak emphasized that consolidation of the world around the implementation of the President's Peace Formula is the only way to end the war and restore a just and lasting peace.
In a conversation with Permanent Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister of Denmark Barbara Bertelsen, the Head of the Presidential Office thanked Denmark for its comprehensive assistance in countering Russian aggression.
The interlocutors discussed the current situation on the battlefield, defense support for Ukraine and cooperation on the path to Ukraine's membership in NATO and the EU. Andriy Yermak thanked Denmark for joining the G7 Joint Declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine and expressed hope for the conclusion of a relevant bilateral agreement with the Kingdom.
Special attention was paid to the issue of Ukraine's recovery. The Head of the President's Office praised Denmark's leadership in rebuilding Ukraine and its patronage over Mykolaiv region.
The key issue of the meeting with Head of Cabinet of the President of the European Commission Bjoern Seibert was to strengthen the EU's comprehensive support for Ukraine, including economic and security support. Andriy Yermak thanked the European Commission and President Ursula von der Leyen for the active role in the adoption of relevant EU decisions.
The parties discussed modalities for tightening EU sanctions against Russia in order to stop the Kremlin's aggressive policy.
Special attention was paid to the further progress of Ukraine on the path to EU membership. The Head of the Presidential Office informed the interlocutor about Ukraine's steps to ensure full implementation of the recommendations of the European Commission in the coming months.
"We expect a positive final assessment of Ukraine's implementation of the recommendations within the annual EU enlargement package and a recommendation to invite Ukraine to accession negotiations immediately after the publication of such an assessment," emphasized Andriy Yermak.
During a meeting with National Security Advisor to the President of the Republic of Korea Cho Tae-yong, the Head of the Presidential Office expressed gratitude for solidarity with Ukraine, unwavering position and practical support for our country.
The parties discussed further promotion of the Ukrainian Peace Formula and steps towards the preparation of the Global Peace Summit.
Special attention was paid to the intensification of bilateral cooperation. Andriy Yermak emphasized that Ukraine considers the Republic of Korea an important partner in the reconstruction and restoration of our country.
During a meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Jan Marian, the Head of the Presidential Office praised the comprehensive assistance and solidarity of the Czech Republic with Ukraine in countering the armed aggression of the Russian Federation.
The parties discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities. Andriy Yermak emphasized the Czech Republic's accession to the G7 Joint Declaration on security guarantees for our country and expressed the Ukrainian side's interest in concluding a corresponding bilateral agreement.
The interlocutors also discussed the preparations for the second parliamentary summit of the Crimea Platform to be held in Prague this autumn. Andriy Yermak thanked the Czech Republic for organizing this important international event.