Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Brusylo met with Christian Hirst, First Assistant Secretary and Head of the Europe Division at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia.
One of the key topics of the meeting was strengthening cooperation in the fields of defense and security against the backdrop of threats and challenges in the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions.
In particular, the parties discussed coordination of efforts within international organizations and on global platforms to advance shared interests.
"Australia remains a reliable partner of Ukraine in these challenging times of confronting Russian aggression. We highly appreciate Australia's consistent support for our country and are ready to maintain the high dynamics of bilateral engagement across all areas," Ihor Brusylo emphasized.
The Deputy Head of the Office of the President thanked Australia for its financial and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, consistent sanctions policy against Russia, and readiness to join the coalition of the willing.