Yermak discusses Peace Formula with heads of more than 30 delegations in Saudi Arabia

As the President’s Office informs, on August 5, bilateral meetings were held with the heads of delegations from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Finland, Japan, Qatar, France, Germany, Spain, Norway, Türkiye, Poland, and Slovakia.

During the meeting with National Security Advisor to the President of the United States Jake Sullivan, the parties discussed Ukraine's priority defense needs, in particular, the strengthening of Ukrainian air defense to protect the port infrastructure of the south of Ukraine. The interlocutors agreed on joint actions in the context of the implementation of the Peace Formula and preparations for the Global Peace Summit. They also exchanged views on the outcome of the NATO Summit in Vilnius and further steps towards Ukraine's integration into the Alliance. Andriy Yermak positively assessed the start of negotiations with the United States on a bilateral agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine.

At the meeting with Secretary General and Chief of Cabinet of the President of Finland Hiski Haukkala, the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine thanked for the support of the Republic of Finland for the Ukrainian Peace Formula and its willingness to join its practical implementation. The parties discussed security issues and current needs of Ukrainian defenders, as well as Finland's involvement in humanitarian demining.

Yermak thanked Finland for joining the G7 Joint Declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine adopted in Vilnius and emphasized the importance of working together to conclude a relevant bilateral agreement.

During the meeting with National Security Advisor of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, the Head of the President’s Office thanked for supporting Ukraine in the context of Russia's armed aggression and for organizing the meeting in Jeddah.

The interlocutors exchanged views on the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula and the possibilities of involving the Kingdom in this process.

Yermak noted that Saudi Arabia could make an effective contribution to the release of Ukrainian captives, the return of deported children and food security, including the extension of the grain deal.

The parties also discussed the possibilities of expanding bilateral cooperation in the areas of common interest, as well as Saudi Arabia's involvement in promising projects in the investment, agricultural and energy sectors.

At the meeting with Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister of Spain Emma Aparici, the parties discussed further security support for Ukraine from that country, as well as interaction with the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU. The Head of the President’s Office thanked for Spain's accession to the Joint Declaration of the G7 on security guarantees for Ukraine and Madrid's readiness to join the implementation of the Peace Formula.

During a meeting with Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Shigeo Yamada, Yermak expressed gratitude for the strong support of Ukraine in the framework of Japan's G7 Presidency. The interlocutors discussed Japan's practical involvement in the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula and the preparation of the Global Peace Summit. The Head of the President’s Office expressed hope that negotiations on a bilateral agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine would soon be launched as a follow-up to the G7 Joint Declaration adopted in Vilnius.

At a meeting with Director General of the Department of the Office of the Prime Minister of Norway Kjersti Andersen, Andriy Yermak thanked Norway for its significant assistance in countering Russian aggression, including the approval of a five-year program of humanitarian and security support for Ukraine. The parties discussed further steps towards the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula. The Head of the President's Office thanked for Norway's readiness to join the implementation of the item of the Formula on radiation and nuclear security.

During the negotiations with Diplomatic Advisor to the President of France Emmanuel Bonn, the key focus was on Paris' security support for Ukraine, in particular, strengthening air defense to protect the port infrastructure in the south of the country. The interlocutors also discussed France's involvement in the practical implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.

The joint meeting with National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Timothy Barrow, Foreign Policy Advisor to the Federal Chancellor of Germany Jens Plötner, Diplomatic Advisor to the President of France Emmanuel Bonn and National Security Advisor to the President of the United States Jake Sullivan was devoted to further steps towards the preparation of the Global Peace Summit and practical involvement of these countries in the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula. Yermak expressed expectations that negotiations on a bilateral agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine will be launched in the near future as a follow-up to the G7 Joint Declaration on support for our country adopted in Vilnius on July 12.

During the meeting with National Security Advisor to the Emir of Qatar Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Misnad, the parties exchanged views on the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula and the possibility of involving as many countries as possible, including Qatar, in this process.

The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine noted that Qatar could make an effective contribution to the release of Ukrainian captives, the return of deported children and food security, including the extension of the grain deal.

The parties also discussed the possibility of expanding bilateral cooperation, Qatar's participation in the post-war recovery of Ukraine, and further political dialogue.

During the negotiations with Chief Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of the European Council Simon Mordue, Yermak noted the significant support for Ukraine from the EU and personally from President of the European Council Charles Michel in countering Russian armed aggression against our country.

Particular attention was paid to Ukraine's progress on the path to EU membership and progress in implementing the seven recommendations of the European Commission, which will form the basis for the launch of accession negotiations. Ukraine's membership in the EU is an integral part of security guarantees for our country and a guarantee of lasting peace on the European continent. The Head of the President’s Office called on the European partners to develop the next, 12th package of EU restrictive measures against Russia.

During the meeting with Chief Foreign Policy and Security Advisor to the President of Türkiye Akif Kılıç, the key focus was on joint steps to ensure the functioning of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Yermak thanked for Türkiye's readiness to take the lead in implementing the food security clause of the Peace Formula. The interlocutors also exchanged views on Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration and the importance of providing our country with security guarantees for the period before Ukraine becomes a member of the Alliance.

During a meeting with Secretary of State - Head of the International Policy Bureau at the Presidential Chancellery of the Republic of Poland Marcin Przydacz, the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine expressed gratitude to Polish partners for their comprehensive assistance and solidarity with Ukraine in countering Russian armed aggression. Yermak praised Poland's readiness to join the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula. The interlocutors discussed in detail the issue of ensuring the export of Ukrainian grain by land to the EU countries in the context of the continued blockade of Ukrainian ports. The Head of the President's Office expressed hope that Ukraine's neighboring countries would refrain from imposing unilateral restrictive measures on the export of Ukrainian agricultural products after September 15.

During the meeting with Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of the Slovak Republic Jana Kobzová, the parties discussed cooperation between the two countries in the context of the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula and preparation for the upcoming Global Peace Summit. Yermak expressed gratitude to the Slovak side for supporting Ukraine and strengthening our country's defense capabilities in countering Russian aggression. Particular attention was paid to the importance of unimpeded export of Ukrainian grain by land to the EU countries in the context of the blockade of Ukrainian ports. The Head of the President’s Office emphasized that Ukraine counts on a balanced and unified approach of the EU in the export of Ukrainian agricultural products.

As reported, a second meeting regarding the key principles of peace based on the Peace Formula of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky was held at the level of national security and foreign policy advisors in Jeddah on August 5-6.