Taran meets with Moldova’s defense minister in Kyiv

During the meeting, the priorities of bilateral defense cooperation between the two countries were discussed.

According to Taran, Ukraine highly appreciates the support of the Moldovan side for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of our state, as well as non-recognition of the temporary occupation of the Crimean peninsula by the Russian Federation. The Ukrainian side, in turn, is ready to continue to contribute as much as possible to the restoration of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova within its internationally recognized borders.

Taran also noted that work is underway on a draft intergovernmental agreement on military and technical cooperation. Strengthening the military and political dialogue is seen as a promising direction for the development of bilateral dialogue in the field of defense. Ukraine is ready to share its experience in reforming and developing the armed forces. Cooperation in the field of military education and the establishment of permanent contacts at the level of headquarters and branches of armed forces are also of mutual interest. The issues of joint participation in bi- and multinational exercises were discussed separately.

The head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry noted that there was a good opportunity to meet with his Moldovan counterpart - Independence Day of Ukraine, and expressed gratitude for the active participation in the celebrations of the delegation of the Republic of Moldova of the highest political level.

Taran also congratulated Anatolie Nosatii and the entire people of the Republic of Moldova on the approaching big date - the 30th anniversary of independence, which the neighboring country will celebrate on August 27.

As Ukrinform reported, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will take part in celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of Moldova's independence on August 27.

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