Ukrainian, Portuguese presidents discuss joint arms production, Ukraine's EU path
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the possibility of joint weapons production and Ukraine's path toward European Union membership with Portuguese President António José Seguro.
"I personally congratulated President of Portugal António José Seguro on his election victory and wished him success. Portugal has strongly supported us since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion. I thank him for assurances that defense, financial, humanitarian and political assistance will continue," Zelenskyy said on Telegram.
According to the president, the two leaders also discussed the possibility of joint arms production, participation of Portuguese businesses in Ukraine's reconstruction, and Ukraine's path toward EU membership.
Zelenskyy added that Ukraine values Portugal's participation in the PURL program and hopes for additional contributions.
He also thanked Seguro for his clear stance in support of Ukraine's European future.
Seguro won the Portuguese presidential election, significantly ahead of Chega party leader André Ventura in the second round held on February 8. He took the oath of office as Portugal's new president during a ceremony in parliament on March 9.
