Zelensky, Merkel to meet for dinner in Berlin

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will meet for dinner in Berlin on July 12.

"Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet for dinner with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky at 19:00 on July 12, 2021," German Federal Government Spokesperson Steffen Seibert said at a briefing on July 9, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

As noted, the leaders will discuss bilateral relations, implementation of the Minsk agreements on the settlement of the conflict in eastern Ukraine, reform process in Ukraine, economic issues, relations with Russia, and construction of Nord Stream 2.

The leaders are expected to make press statements.

Earlier in the morning, Zelensky will meet with German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

As reported, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will make a one-day visit to Berlin on July 12.

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