Zelenskyy discussed security, Normandy, and Nord Stream 2 with President of Slovakia

The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with the President of the Slovak Republic, Zuzana Čaputová, during which the parties discussed security cooperation.

According to the presidential press service, he thanked Slovakia for its continued solidarity in supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

"The parties exchanged views on the security situation around our country. Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed about the initiatives of the Ukrainian side to intensify the negotiation process within the Normandy format and implementing the Minsk agreements," the statement said.

The leaders raised the issue of cooperation between Ukraine and Slovakia in security.

The President of Ukraine praised Slovakia's support for our country's European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations.

Special attention was paid to energy security during the conversation.

"Against the background of security risks associated with the construction of Nord Stream-2, close cooperation between Ukraine and Slovakia is important to strengthen the security of energy supply," Zelenskyy said.

The Presidents agreed to hold talks at the level of relevant agencies on increasing the guaranteed capacity for natural gas transportation permanently in the direction of Slovakia – Ukraine.

They also exchanged views on the situation with COVID-19 in Ukraine and Slovakia and measures to counter the spread of the pandemic.

As reported, on February 1, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with Romanian President Klaus Johannes. Zelenskyy acquainted him with the current security situation in eastern Ukraine, in the temporarily occupied Crimea, as well as along the state border of Ukraine.

The Presidents also discussed the security situation in the Black Sea and Ukraine's practical initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation with partner countries in the region.