Zelenskyy receives letters of credence from ambassadors of United Kingdom, New Zealand, Chile, and Somalia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy received the letters of credence from four newly appointed ambassadors:
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United Kingdom – Neil Crompton
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New Zealand – Paul Ballantyne
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Chile – Eliseo Rodrigo Ruiz Ortiz
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Somalia – Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed
This was reported by Censor.NET with reference to the president's press service.
Ukraine and the United Kingdom continue defence cooperation
In a conversation with British Ambassador Neil Crompton, the President thanked London for its consistent support of Ukraine.
The parties discussed:
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military and energy assistance,
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tightening sanctions against Russia,
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Ukraine's need for air defence systems, missiles for them and interceptors.
Zelensky emphasised that joint projects between the countries will continue.
With New Zealand — sanctions support and energy assistance
The Head of State thanked New Zealand Ambassador Paul Ballantyne for his solidarity with Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war.
The following issues were discussed:
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support for the Ukrainian energy sector,
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further strengthening of sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation.
The President noted New Zealand's recent decision on a new sanctions package.
Ukraine and Chile to develop economic partnership
During a meeting with Chilean Ambassador Eliseo Rodrigo Ruiz Ortiz, the parties discussed prospects for increasing bilateral trade.
Potential areas of cooperation:
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machine building,
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mining equipment manufacturing,
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IT technologies,
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digital transformation.
Somalia confirms support for Ukraine at the UN
During a meeting with Somali Ambassador Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed, Zelenskyy thanked the country for its clear position on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
They also discussed:
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active cooperation with Somalia as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council,
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development of bilateral relations in the field of agriculture.
