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Ukraine is definitely stronger now than it was two years ago. Today, we signed another security agreement, which strengthens the position of our people, particularly our soldiers. This is a strong and timely decision that will significantly strengthen our resilience.

Prime Minister Trudeau and I signed a security cooperation agreement between Ukraine and Canada, which allocates over CAD 3 billion in macro-financial and defence assistance in 2024. I am grateful to Justin Trudeau and all Canadians. You have stood with Ukraine from the first days of the full-scale war. It is very valuable to us.

Our meetings with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are always meaningful. Today we have an important result. We signed a bilateral security cooperation agreement between Ukraine and Italy. This document establishes a solid foundation for our countries' long-term security partnership.

We also discussed further support for Ukraine in the context of Italy’s G7 Presidency. I am grateful to Italy for its support of Ukraine and our defense capabilities, as well as recovery efforts and approval of military aid until the end of 2024.