Ukraine agrees on defence cooperation with UAE – Zelenskyy

Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to cooperate in the field of security and defence.

Source: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 28 March during his visit to the country

Details: Zelenskyy met with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and, among other things, discussed the work of a Ukrainian team of specialist personnel currently operating in the Emirates.

"We agreed on cooperation in the field of security and defence. The teams are finalising the details," Zelenskyy wrote.

According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine is offering its partners a systematic approach and the integration of its experience in protecting the skies from drones and missiles.

During the visit, Zelenskyy also met with members of a Ukrainian team of air defence specialists who, as he said, have been working in the UAE for several weeks.

"During this time, our experts have held meetings with representatives of the UAE's security and defence forces. They are working on strengthening protection against aerial threats. There is already a clear understanding of how to enhance the protection of airspace and critical infrastructure in the Emirates by integrating Ukrainian experience. These are comprehensive solutions that have proven their effectiveness," Zelenskyy said.

Background:

• Earlier, on 27 March, the defence ministries of Ukraine and Saudi Arabia reached an agreement on defence cooperation and signed a relevant document. The statement emphasised that Ukraine is ready to share its expertise in countering drones and missiles with Saudi Arabia.

• Previously, Oboronka analysed how Ukraine could assist Middle Eastern countries and why it has not yet begun exporting weapons there in the article: "Barriers at every turn. Why is the government hindering drone exports to the Middle East?"

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