Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Oleksii Danilov met with Jack Lopresti MP

On Friday, 2 February, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Oleksii Danilov met with Jack Lopresti, Member of the Conservative Party of the U.K. Parliament. During the meeting, the parties discussed strengthening cooperation in the security and defence sectors.

Oleksii Danilov expressed his gratitude for the U.K.’s comprehensive assistance to Ukraine in its fight. He noted that Ukraine signed its first Security Cooperation Agreement with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

“This is very important for us. The agreement gives a new impetus to maximum cooperation. The practical content of these agreements will benefit both the U.K. and Ukraine", – emphasised Oleksii Danilov.

The meeting participants paid special attention to bilateral cooperation in the defence industry.

“Everything related to maritime drones is worthy of attention. Such vehicles are very dangerous at sea today.

Given that the U.K. is a maritime power, it is also a powerful case for joint development”, – said Oleksii Danilov.

For his part, Andrii Ziuz, Head of the NSDC Office, stressed the importance of exchange of experience and technologies in terms of drone production.

“The use of drones is an innovative level of warfare. No doubt, we have a lot to learn from you. This is our common war, the war of Western civilisation for freedom and democracy. And the results of this war will affect the future”, – Jack Lopresti summed up and assured of the U.K.’s unwavering support for Ukraine.