Zelenskyy receives letters of credence from ambassadors of United Kingdom, New Zealand, Chile, and Somalia. PHOTOS
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.
