Sybiha met with his Israeli counterpart Saar
Kyiv, July 23 (Hibya) – Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha expressed his pleasure at hosting his Israeli counterpart Saar in Kyiv during his first official visit to Ukraine.
Stating that they see this as a sign of their desire to develop bilateral relations, Sybiha said, “Today we held extensive discussions on shared security issues, humanitarian and economic cooperation, innovation development, and joint projects. Last year, our trade turnover increased by over 65%, reaching nearly one billion dollars. We must continue this positive momentum.”
Sybiha noted that their countries face common security challenges today and added:
“Iran and Russia pose an existential threat not only to our two nations but also to global security. I thanked Israel for its humanitarian aid, especially the water supply project for Ukraine’s southern regions. We agreed to launch a Ukraine-Israel strategic dialogue on the Iranian threat.”
Sybiha concluded, “Ukrainians and the Jewish people have lived side by side for centuries. Both countries know very well what it means to fight for life, freedom, and dignity. I believe this visit will give a new impetus to our cooperation.”
Usa News Agency