“I called on the delegations to actively participate in the work of defense coalitions to provide Ukraine with everything it needs,” Umerov said.
The parties also discussed the security situation in Ukraine and the course of operations: Pokrovsk, Kursk, Kharkiv region, the Black Sea; the main needs of the Defense Forces, including strengthening air defense, scaling up drone production, supplying long-range weapons, and providing the military with modern equipment.
“In 2025, the capabilities of the Ukrainian defense industry could reach USD 35 billion. For this purpose, it is important to invest from partners; create joint ventures to maximize the potential of our defense industry,” the Defense Minister emphasized.
According to him, Ukraine is ready to expand cooperation with the Balkan countries in the areas of defense technology and military training.
Umerov thanked the governments and peoples of Southeast Europe for their support.
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As reported by Ukrinform, the first ministerial meeting between Ukraine and the countries of Southeast Europe took place in Kyiv on January 17, where the participants reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, condemned the participation of third-country military personnel in hostilities against Ukraine and called on the world to stop any support for Russia.
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