Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia on 27 February for talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
In a Telegram post, Zelenskyy expressed his intent to discuss Ukraine's peace formula and the return of Ukrainian prisoners and deported civilians from Russia.
The president emphasized that the primary focus of the visit would be Ukraine's peace formula, following a productive meeting in Jeddah last year on its implementation.
"We are now very close to holding the first Peace Summit and count on the continued active support of Saudi Arabia," Zelenskyy said.
The talks will also explore potential areas for economic cooperation and Saudi Arabia's involvement in reconstructing Ukraine.
"We will also discuss promising areas of economic cooperation and the participation of Saudi Arabia in the reconstruction of Ukraine," Zelenskyy added.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Ukraine's Presidential Office reported on the evening of 27 February.
The leaders discussed the current global situation and the implementation of Ukraine's Peace Formula, with Zelenskyy expressing gratitude to the Crown Prince for his advice on accelerating key elements of the initiative.
"The leadership of Saudi Arabia can help find equitable solutions," Zelenskyy stated.
Preparations for the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland were also discussed, with both leaders examining the summit's content and potential steps to ensure security for Ukraine, Europe, and the world.
"We are equally interested in ensuring global stability," Zelenskyy emphasized.
Additionally, Zelenskyy and Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud explored specific opportunities for bilateral cooperation between Ukraine and Saudi Arabia in economic and technological spheres. The teams from both states have been instructed to work on the areas discussed during the meeting.
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