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Zelenskiy says he discussed defence, food security with Saudi crown prince

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed a drone deal and food security with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday. “There are domains in which Ukraine and Saudi Arabia can strengthen each other’s ability to protect lives and people,” he said on X after the call. Speaking later in his nightly video address, Zelenskiy said a team of Ukrainian officials was in the…

Zelenskiy says he discussed defence, food security with Saudi crown prince

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed defence and food security matters with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a phone call on Monday, according to reports shared on X. Zelenskiy stated that the two nations could enhance each other's capabilities to safeguard lives and people. In a subsequent televised address, Zelenskiy mentioned that a team of Ukrainian officials is currently in the region, and there are already fruitful areas of cooperation.

He expressed hope for mutual support. Earlier this year, Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement on military cooperation during Zelenskiy's meeting with the crown prince. Throughout the four-and-a-half-year conflict with Russia, Ukraine has gained expertise in handling Iranian-designed drones. The country has also established partnerships for drone development with various Middle Eastern, Gulf, and other nations.

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