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Slovenia’s foreign and defense ministers arrive in Kyiv for official visit
The Slovenian delegation reached the Ukrainian capital on September 17. Ukrainian officials said representatives of leading Slovenian companies also took part in the trip.
Slovenian Foreign Minister Tone Kajzer and Defense Minister Valentin Hajdinjak arrived in Kyiv on the morning of September 17, according to Ukrainska Pravda, citing information released by Ukrainian officials.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said he welcomed his Slovenian counterpart at the railway station in the capital. He thanked him for making the trip while Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continue and said both countries are interested in a strong and secure Europe.
Later, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he met with the Slovenian delegation and added that, alongside Kajzer and Hajdinjak, representatives of Slovenian companies were also present.
According to Zelensky, the two countries are working on preparations for a Drone Deal. He also said they discussed the first results and joint defense projects they could carry out, as well as Ukraine’s future in a united Europe, regional security and ongoing Russian attacks.
Zelensky also thanked Slovenia, Ukrainska Pravda reported, for its 50 million dollar contribution to PURL and for its broader support.
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