Ukrainian foreign minister reveals details of meeting with US Secretary of State Rubio
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha has held a meeting in Paris with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Source: press service for Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, as reported by European Pravda
Details: Sybiha said that the talks with Rubio focused on US-led peace efforts, the situation on the battlefield and international developments.
Quote: "We must seize every opportunity for diplomacy and de-escalation."
Details: The minister expressed gratitude to the United States for its engagement and particularly to First Lady Melania Trump for the lives saved through the successful humanitarian operation in Oleshky.
The sides also discussed the situation in the Black Sea and the necessity of restoring freedom of navigation for global food security.
Quote: "Ukraine is ready to develop mutually beneficial security and economic cooperation with the United States, including joint drone production, and prospective economic projects."
Details: The conversation also touched upon strengthening Ukraine's defence capabilities, air defence and resilience ahead of winter.
Sybiha also renewed the invitation to the secretary of state to visit Ukraine.
Background:
- Prior to this, Sybiha held a meeting with his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot in Paris, where a meeting of G7 foreign ministers was taking place.
- It was reported that the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) countries would hold a separate meeting dedicated to supporting Ukraine in Paris on 10 November.
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