In Yerevan, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
The Head of State thanked Canada for its defense support packages and participation in the PURL initiative. The President stressed that, amid constant Russian strikes, it is crucial to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense and do everything possible to protect lives.
“I am glad that our countries – and our personal relations – are so strong. Thank you for your decision to strengthen us. I believe our morning meeting in the Washington format was very important because we must push Putin towards peace, towards diplomacy. We are grateful to our Canadian friends and to the entire nation for such strong support,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Today, Mark Carney announced an additional Canadian contribution of USD 200 million to PURL. This brings Canada’s total support for the program to more than USD 830 million.
“All of Canada stands with you, supporting the people of Ukraine. We are pleased that we were able to strengthen our commitments today, and we will continue working and looking for ways to cooperate to support your fight and ensure that when peace comes – and it will come – that peace works and delivers the prosperity the people of Ukraine deserve,” Mark Carney said.
The leaders discussed in detail strengthening cooperation between Ukraine and Canada, further support for Ukrainians, and efforts to return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
