“During his official visit to Saudi Arabia, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with an inherited prince, Prime Minister of Kingdom Muhammad Bin Salman Al Saud. Leaders discussed security, diplomatic initiatives and economic cooperation.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Presidential office press service
Details: According to the Head of State, the meeting was dedicated to the peaceful settlement of the war in Ukraine. Zelensky emphasized the importance of returning prisoners and children, emphasizing that this could be one of the key measures to strengthen the confidence in peace initiatives. The leaders also discussed the formats of future security guarantees.
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Particular attention was paid to economic cooperation. The President of Ukraine noted the interest of Saudi Arabia in investing in Ukraine and joint projects in the fields of security, energy and infrastructure.
Direct Language: “We appreciate Saudi Arabia’s readiness to develop economic cooperation and invest in Ukraine. We discussed key investment sectors, starting with security, energy and infrastructure. We see the possibilities of economic development and interaction by reconstruction in Ukraine.”
Details: Zelensky noted that the Ukrainian team remains in Jeddy to work with the American team. “We hope for a practical result. The Ukrainian position at the meeting will be absolutely constructive,” Zelensky added.
Prehistory:
- Volodymyr Zelensky’s presidential board landed in Saudi Arabia at 4:40 pm at the King Abdel-Aziz International Airport in Jedda in Saudi Arabia. Previously, on board the aircraft were also: OP Head Andriy Yermak and his deputy Pavel Palis, as well as the head of the Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Defense Andrey Sibiga and Rustem Umerov.
- Reuters, with reference to unnamed US officials, reported that the United States was planning to use a meeting with a Ukrainian delegation in Saudi Arabia to evaluate Kyiv for possible material concessions in favor of Russia for the sake of war.
- During the flight to Jedda, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that any termination agreement would require territorial concessions from Ukraine.
- US President Donald Trump Special Special Special Supreme Staff stated that the states are waiting for significant progress in negotiations with Ukraine, which are planned on March 11 in Saudi Arabia.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope that the issue of military assistance to Ukraine temporarily suspended by Washington could be “resolved” during negotiations in Saudi Arabia.