President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Switzerland
Source: president Zelensky on Telegram
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Switzerland with a working visit.
He plans to hold meetings with the country’s leaders, participate in the Davos Forum and negotiations in Bern with the heads of the parliamentary chambers and other representatives.
The president expressed his intention to thank for supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and believes that Switzerland’s experience will help bring a just peace closer, taking into account the country’s participation in the “peace formula”.
The topics for discussion at the presidential meetings include the return of abducted children, sanctions, use of frozen Russian assets, humanitarian de-mining, financial support and reconstruction of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelensky also plans to hold important bilateral meetings with EU and NATO representatives in Davos to support Euro-Atlantic integration and with state leaders and business circles to strengthen Ukraine’s defense and economic stability.
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