Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in Abu Dhabi. One of the main topics of the talks was strengthening Ukraine’s air defences and protecting the energy system ahead of winter.
This was reported by Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Sybiha thanked his Swedish counterpart for Sweden’s consistent support for Ukraine and its leadership. According to the minister, the sides focused on bolstering Ukraine’s air defences and protecting energy infrastructure.
The foreign ministers also discussed the schedule for deliveries of Gripen fighter jets, stepping up pressure on Russia, and advancing Ukraine along the path to membership of the European Union.
Separately, Sybiha emphasised Ukraine’s position on Russia’s participation in international sport.
“Our position is clear: Russia has no place in international sport as long as it continues its war against Ukraine,” he said.
The minister also thanked Malmer Stenergard for her active stance in support of strengthening and accelerating international assistance to Ukraine.