Sybiha begins his visit to France with meeting with Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of OECD

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha began his visit to France with a meeting with Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD.

He stated this on the social media platform X, Ukrinform reports.

"We focused on further advancing Ukraine–OECD cooperation and deepening our engagement. We also exchanged views on key regional developments, including the situation in the Middle East, and its wider implications for global security and economic stability," he stated.

He emphasized that Ukraine is steadily advancing toward OECD membership and aims to obtain candidate status already this year.

"We are ready to move to the next stage. Our integration into the OECD will support Ukraine's recovery and secure our place within the community of developed democratic states," he said.

According to him, Ukraine's role as a platform for cooperation with eastern partners is growing, and the OECD office in Ukraine will help support a regional hub for OECD standards and policies.

Sybiha also informed that the parties discussed Ukraine's ongoing efforts to achieve a lasting peace. The Foreign Minister presented Mathias Cormann, on behalf of President Volodymyr Zelensky, with the Order of Merit.

As Ukrinform reported, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha will take part in several sessions of the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting in Paris, where support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, energy issues, and threats stemming from cooperation between Russia and Iran will be discussed.

Photo: Andrii Sybiha / X