Defense cooperation and investments in Ukrainian arms production: Zelenskyi met with the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands

At the meeting, Volodymyr Zelenskyi and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Kaspar Veldkamp, ​​discussed defense cooperation between the two countries and investments in Ukrainian arms production. This was reported by the press service of the Office of the President, writes UNN.

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The head of state thanked the Netherlands for the support of Ukraine and continuous assistance to Ukrainian soldiers.

We are grateful for your air defense systems first and foremost. I think you feel that it really helps Ukrainians a lot, especially Patriots and other systems. This is very important. Thanks for the latest package,

During the meeting, in particular, the strengthening of cooperation between Ukrainian and Dutch defense companies was discussed, promising directions were outlined. It was noted that a just peace for Ukraine and all of Europe can be achieved primarily thanks to the strong position of our state at the front. This is the only way to put pressure on Russia and force it to make peace.

Veldkamp stated that Ukraine and the Netherlands have a common goal – peace, security and stability in Europe. He assured that his country’s position on supporting Ukraine remains unchanged.

We believe in the principle of “peace through strength”, and Ukraine should sit at the negotiating table in the strongest position. The Netherlands will remain a reliable partner of Ukraine

He added that the Netherlands not only provides political and military support, but also helps with energy restoration. In addition, within the EU, the country continues to work on a new sanctions package to stop the Russian shadow fleet.

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The Netherlands provides 7 million euros for the UCAP aid package and 20 million euros for the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine. This is additional aid to the total military support of 10.4 billion euros.