Umerov: Ukraine plans joint production of engineering equipment with Slovak enterprises, incl 'Bozena' demining machines

18:53, 07.10.2024 1 min read

As part of intergovernmental consultations between Ukraine and Slovakia, issues of cooperation in the defense sector were discussed, new contracts are expected, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.

"We expect new defense contracts. We recently signed an agreement to increase the production of ammunition for Ukraine by an enterprise with production facilities in Slovakia. We are planning to establish joint production of engineering equipment with Slovak enterprises, including 'Bozena' demining machines, with production localized in Ukraine," he said on his Facebook page.

Umerov also informed about Slovakia's readiness to provide its own engineering equipment for demining, which will speed up the clearing of our territories.

"We are working together to strengthen the security of our borders," he said.

As reported, on October 7, the governments of Ukraine and Slovakia held the second intergovernmental consultations.