The negotiations between Ukraine and Portugal were focused on the development of the partnership between the two countries and the support of the people. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a meeting with Prime Minister of Portugal Luís Montenegro in Lisbon.
The Head of State expressed his gratitude for the support of Ukraine and Ukrainians. He emphasized that the Ukrainian community is one of the largest in Portugal.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy also noted that the signed Security Agreement defines specific areas of defense and political cooperation.
“I would like to emphasize the participation of Portugal in defense initiatives that help us withstand Russian strikes, as well as the work on training our pilots for the F-16s. I am also grateful for the support to Ukraine in European and Euro-Atlantic institutions,” the President said.
Full text of the address: Office of the President of Ukraine