America News Agency

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated regarding the meeting: “Together with Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence, Helen McEntee, we discussed Ireland’s priorities within the framework of its European Union (EU) presidency in the second half of this year.”

Emphasizing the importance of progress in the negotiation process for Ukraine, Zelensky said: “For Ukraine, it is extremely important that the principle of opening negotiation chapters for a country that fulfills its obligations is finally implemented.”

Referring also to his visits to the Middle East, Zelensky said: “I provided detailed information about the outcomes of my visits to Middle Eastern countries and the security system proposed by Ukraine in the region.”

Zelensky also stated that they are ready to cooperate with Europe: “We are ready to work with our European partners both bilaterally and within the SAFE program in the same format. Europe must be protected in all dimensions, and Ukraine’s experience can make a significant contribution to security.”

Thanking Ireland, Zelensky said: “I thank Ireland for all the support it has provided in military, humanitarian and energy fields. I am also personally grateful to Helen McEntee for her participation in the Bucha Summit marking the fourth anniversary of its liberation from Russian occupation.”