Syria and Lebanon among new partners for Ukraine — Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy announces strengthening of trade relations with Lebanon and Syria
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: Office of the President

Ukraine continues to establish cooperation with a number of foreign partners. In particular, we are talking about restoring diplomatic relations with Syria, as well as strengthening cooperation with Lebanon.

This was announced by Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his X account today, January 2.

This year, according to the President, new countries, including Syria, have joined the ranks of Ukraine's international partners.

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Post by Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X. Photo: screenshot

"We are preparing to restore diplomatic relations and cooperation in international organizations. I thank our intelligence for laying the security groundwork for these contacts,"  the President emphasized.

Trade ties with Lebanon will also be significantly strengthened. Zelenskyy reminded that Ukraine currently has $400 million in domestic agricultural exports with this country alone, and it is planned to double it.

"I thank all of our officials, diplomats, and Ukrainian companies, who are securing our ties with the world," the president emphasized.

Earlier, Zelenskyy reacted to the terrorist attack in New Orleans. He emphasized that Ukraine was shocked by the news of the attack.

Zelenskyy also spoke about stopping the transit of Russian gas. He noted that this is one of Moscow's biggest defeats.

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