President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of the Italian Republic Giuseppe Conte.
The Head of State expressed Ukraine’s sincere solidarity with the Italian people who are now undergoing difficult challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
“Ukraine genuinely supports the Italian people. Ukraine is with you at this difficult time. I truly believe that Italy will soon overcome this crisis," Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.
Giuseppe Conte expressed gratitude for Ukraine's humanitarian assistance to Italy, which included disinfectants and a team of doctors. The interlocutors discussed practical aspects of Ukrainian doctors’ stay in the Italian region of Marche.
“I am glad that our doctors save the lives of Italians working side by side with their Italian colleagues. I hope this will help Italy bring the victory over the pandemic closer,” the President of Ukraine said.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is convinced that the combined efforts of Ukrainian and Italian doctors in the fight against the pandemic will be a successful example of bilateral cooperation and overcoming common challenges. He stressed that the experience gained by Ukrainian doctors in Italy in the treatment of COVID-19 is very valuable for Ukraine, which also faced the outbreak of coronavirus.