A high-level meeting highlighted new defence technology talks and strong Portuguese backing for Ukraine’s EU aspirations. The discussion hinted at deeper military cooperation.
The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk and the Prime Minister of the Portuguese Republic Luís Montenegro discussed issues of defense cooperation and the prospects for Ukraine’s European integration.
According to Ruslan Stefanchuk’s official Facebook page, the leaders’ meeting outcomes were made public.
The Speaker expressed gratitude for Portugal’s unwavering support for Ukraine in political, defense, financial, and humanitarian spheres.
He also reported on the front-line situation and noted another violation of the ceasefire regime proposed by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Shared Priorities and the European Perspective
The sides separately discussed areas of defense cooperation, notably in the field of high technologies, and the possibility of strengthening the security of both states and Europe as a whole.
“Portugal with Ukraine. This is a principled position. This was discussed during the meeting with the Prime Minister of the Portuguese Republic Luís Montenegro”
– Stefanchuk
They also discussed Ukraine’s European integration and reaffirmed full support for our country’s path to the EU.
“Portugal confirms full support for our path to the European Union”
– Stefanchuk
Stefanchuk expressed gratitude for the support of the Ukrainian community in Portugal, calling it an important bridge between our peoples.
“Today it is an important bridge between our peoples”
– Stefanchuk
He also noted Portugal’s willingness to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine and expressed solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their intention to continue the dialogue and expand cooperation in defense and EU-integration spheres.