LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday met with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim at the presidential palace in the capital, Kyiv, the Qatar News Agency reported.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation relations and discussed the latest developments in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and ways to solve it peacefully. They also exchanged viewpoints on a host of regional and international issues of common concern.
Zelensky expressed his thanks to Doha for its position on the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, affirming his keenness to develop cooperation between the two countries, especially in the economic field.
Sheikh Mohammed affirmed his country’s position in support of all international efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis through dialogue and diplomatic means, as well as not taking any action that would lead to further escalation.
He stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine and its territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, and the need to adhere to the UN Charter and international law, including the obligation to settle international disputes by peaceful means, refraining from the threat or use of force, and respecting sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of states.
Sheikh Mohammed underlined the need to work toward a return to the Black Sea grain deal to ensure the security of global food supply lines, and the arrival of food shipments to consumers.
Sheikh Mohammed, who arrived in Kyiv earlier on Friday on an official visit, also held talks with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, where they discussed bilateral cooperation in the fields of economy, investment, energy, infrastructure, digital technology, demining, and exporting grains to consuming countries according to priorities of need.
The two sides agreed to establish working groups between them to coordinate the support provided by Qatar, and Sheikh Mohammed stressed the need for concerted efforts by all parties to renew the agreement to enhance global food security.
