Prystaiko, Pompeo to discuss defense, reform, investment – Ukrainian Foreign Ministry

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday, January 31, the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has reported.

"A meeting between Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will take place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at 09:30 on January 31, 2020," the report reads.

According to the report, further political cooperation on restoring Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the strengthening of the country's defense capability, the progress of internal reforms and the development of economic and investment cooperation will be discussed at the meeting.

Upon completion of the talks, Prystaiko and Pompeo are expected to attend a wreath laying ceremony at the war memorial wall on Sofiiska Square.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with Pompeo on Friday, January 31. Their meeting with journalists is to be held at noon.

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