In a meeting with Defence Minister Sklenár in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanks Slovakia for aid, support and equipment
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On Friday (29 September 2023) in Kyiv, Defence Minister Martin Sklenár held bilateral meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his counterpart Rustem Umerov, as well as speaking on a panel discussion at the International Defence Industry Forum (DFNC1).
Responding to President Zelenskyy's words of thanks, Defence Minister Martin Sklenár said: “Slovakia was among the first countries to express clear support for Ukraine, by taking difficult decisions on the provision of military aid, including supplying vital equipment to Ukraine, which, in the hands of Ukrainian defenders, has the ability to protect lives.”
As the head of the SVK MOD remarked, President Zelenskyy underscored the importance of all forms of assistance to Ukraine, namely the Slovak Government's important decision to provide 13 MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter jets at a time when Ukraine needed them most urgently.
The discussion also covered the opportunities for further defence support, including the possible areas of cooperation with Slovak defence firms, especially in the field of demining. “The importance of such assistance to Ukraine is unquestionable, whether be it for Ukraine, Slovakia or the global international community,” Minister Sklenár stressed, before adding, “Not just moral, but also vital security and economic factors are sending a clear message that a free and democratic Ukraine is extremely important for our future.”
Talks between the defence ministers of Slovakia and Ukraine in Kyiv were mainly dedicated to the current situation on the battlefield and today's operational needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including military aid, training and other forms of support.
Responding to President Zelenskyy's words of thanks, Defence Minister Martin Sklenár said: “Slovakia was among the first countries to express clear support for Ukraine, by taking difficult decisions on the provision of military aid, including supplying vital equipment to Ukraine, which, in the hands of Ukrainian defenders, has the ability to protect lives.”
As the head of the SVK MOD remarked, President Zelenskyy underscored the importance of all forms of assistance to Ukraine, namely the Slovak Government's important decision to provide 13 MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter jets at a time when Ukraine needed them most urgently.
The discussion also covered the opportunities for further defence support, including the possible areas of cooperation with Slovak defence firms, especially in the field of demining. “The importance of such assistance to Ukraine is unquestionable, whether be it for Ukraine, Slovakia or the global international community,” Minister Sklenár stressed, before adding, “Not just moral, but also vital security and economic factors are sending a clear message that a free and democratic Ukraine is extremely important for our future.”
Talks between the defence ministers of Slovakia and Ukraine in Kyiv were mainly dedicated to the current situation on the battlefield and today's operational needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including military aid, training and other forms of support.
