Ukraine and Saudi Arabia sign defense cooperation document – Zelenskyy
Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed a defense cooperation document that lays the foundation for future contracts, technological cooperation, and investments, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
"We have an important agreement between the defense ministries of Ukraine and Saudi Arabia on defense cooperation. Before the start of our meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, a relevant document was signed. It lays the groundwork for further contracts, technological cooperation, and investment, and strengthens the international role of Ukraine as a security donor," Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram on Friday.
He added that Ukraine is ready to share its own expertise and systems with Saudi Arabia and cooperate to strengthen the protection of life.
"For the fifth year now, Ukrainians have been fighting against the same terrorist ballistic and drone strikes that the Iranian regime is currently launching against the Middle East and the Gulf region. Saudi Arabia has what Ukraine is interested in. This cooperation can be mutually beneficial," Zelenskyy emphasized.
During the meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the head of state discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region, Russia’s assistance to the Iranian regime, the situation on fuel markets, and possible energy cooperation.
