Zelensky spoke with Fico and invited him to Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. The two sides agreed to meet in person in the near future. The head of the Ukrainian government announced this on Facebook.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. According to Zelenskyy, the parties discussed bilateral relations and further cooperation. Both leaders are interested in ensuring that these relations remain strong. “We need to have strong relations between our countries, and we are both interested in this,” the president noted.
Separately, the conversation touched on Ukraine’s European course. Zelenskyy emphasized that Slovakia’s support on the issue of EU accession is important for Kyiv. “It was important to hear that Slovakia supports Ukraine’s membership in the European Union and is ready to share its experience,” he said.
The leaders also exchanged invitations. Zelenskyy invited Fico to visit Kyiv, and the Slovak prime minister, in turn, invited the Ukrainian president to Bratislava. In addition, the parties discussed the possibility of a face-to-face meeting in the near future. “Our teams will work out the schedule,” Zelenskyy added.
There is no specific date yet, but both sides are demonstrating a willingness for direct dialogue and further development of cooperation between the countries.
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