Ukraine is interested in joint defense production with Bulgaria, – Zelensky
Source: press conference of president Zelensky and Bulgaria’s PM Nikolai Denkov
Ukraine would like to start joint production of defense equipment with Bulgaria in order to meet its own needs in this sector, said Volodymyr Zelensky.
During the meeting with Bulgarian prime minister Nikolai Denkov, they discussed the situation at the front, the needs of the Ukrainian military and future cooperation.
Zelensky thanked Bulgaria for its support in expanding trade routes and restoring navigation in the Black Sea.
The president noted that Kyiv and Sofia agreed on the improvement of Ukrainian logistics and infrastructure.
Cooperation with Bulgaria in the field of defense production has great potential and is important not only during the war, but also after its end.
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