Published September 26,2024
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Wednesday with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
The Ukrainian presidency mentioned in an announcement that Zelensky recommended the alliance’s long-term efforts to help Kyiv throughout Stoltenberg’s tenure and mentioned he thinks it achieved many crucial outcomes.
“You-as well as some other allies-helped to unite the world, including defense ministers, in helping Ukraine, in strengthening our army,” he was quoted as saying within the assertion.
Zelensky additionally thanked Stoltenberg for the final two NATO summits, which he mentioned have introduced Kyiv nearer to the alliance.
He underscored the significance of implementing agreements reached on the summit in Washington in July, notably to fund no less than €40 billion ($44.5 billion) in navy support to Ukraine in 2025, the assertion mentioned.
“Among the main topics of discussion were the need to enhance Ukraine’s air defense, including the expedited delivery of additional systems, and the continued efforts on an invitation for Ukraine to join NATO as soon as possible,” the assertion added.
On the identical day, Zelensky additionally held talks with different prime leaders together with his French, Panamanian, South African and Vietnamese counterparts, in addition to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and European Council President Charles Michel.
Source: www.anews.com.tr