“We have an important agreement between the defense ministries of Ukraine and Saudi Arabia on cooperation in the field of defense. […] It forms the basis for future agreements, technological cooperation and investments and strengthens Ukraine's international role as a provider of security solutions,” Zelensky wrote in the Telegram messenger.
Talks with the heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia
During his meeting with Mohammed bin Salman, the Ukrainian leader discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region. The talks also covered the support provided to Tehran by Russia, the situation on the fuel markets and possible cooperation between Kiev and Riyadh in the field of energy.
Ukrainian systems in the Persian Gulf region
On Thursday, the president announced that Ukraine proposed long-term cooperation to the countries of the Middle East and Persian Gulf region to protect their airspace against drones. Kyiv has already prepared the first contracts.
The RBK-Ukraina news agency reported that a total of 228 people carry out tasks in, among others, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Jordan.
