This was reported by the press service of the President of Ukraine.

It is noted that Zelensky thanked Stoltenberg "for the continued solidarity of the alliance with Ukraine, support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and Euro-Atlantic aspirations" of Ukraine.

“The reforms we are working on bring Ukraine closer to NATO. We are modernizing the country's security and defense sector in accordance with the standards of the alliance, ”Zelensky said.

Also, the President of Ukraine announced "the continuation of the implementation of the respective annual national programs under the auspices of the Ukraine-NATO Commission, which are an effective tool for systemic transformations in the country."

It is reported that during the meeting they discussed "the issue of granting NATO Ukraine the status of a partner with advanced capabilities."

In turn, Stoltenberg said that "he expects additional assistance to Ukraine in international missions, and noted that he sees progress in achieving peace through the restoration of the Norman format."

In addition, the parties discussed the implementation of the agreements after the meeting of the "Norman Four" in Paris and the situation in the Donbass.

Earlier, the Ukrainian government approved the annual Ukraine-NATO national program.