Ukrainian, Slovak presidents discuss cooperation in security sector

According to the press service of the Ukrainian president, Zelensky thanked Slovakia for its continued solidarity in supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

"The interlocutors exchanged views on the security situation around our country. Volodymyr Zelensky spoke about the initiatives of the Ukrainian side to intensify the negotiation process within the Normandy format and the implementation of the Minsk agreements," the statement said.

Zelensky praised Slovakia's support for Ukraine's European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations.

Special attention was also paid to energy security.

"Against the background of security risks associated with the construction of Nord Stream 2, close cooperation between Ukraine and Slovakia is important in order to strengthen the security of energy supply," Zelensky said.

The presidents agreed to hold talks at the level of relevant agencies on increasing the guaranteed capacity for natural gas transportation on a permanent basis between Slovakia and Ukraine.

Zelensky and Caputova also exchanged views on the situation with COVID-19 in Ukraine and Slovakia and measures to counter the spread of the pandemic.

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