China News Agency, Paris, February 9 (Reporter Li Yang) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited France on the evening of the 8th local time and met with French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz.
According to the reporter's understanding, Zelensky's visit to France was not announced in advance.
He arrived at Paris-Orly Airport at 10:00 p.m. on a special plane provided by the United Kingdom.
French Defense Minister Le Korny greeted him at the airport.
After a brief welcome ceremony, Zelensky and his party came to the Elysee Palace in Paris to meet with Macron and Scholz.
Scholz made a special trip from Berlin, Germany to Paris to meet with Macron and Zelensky.
Before Zelensky arrived in Paris, Scholz arrived at the Elysee Palace to meet with Macron to discuss the crisis in Ukraine.
Before the working dinner, Macron, Scholz and Zelensky attended a joint press conference.
Both Macron and Scholz said that France and Germany will continue to support Ukraine, and Europe will support Ukraine.
In terms of military aid, Zelensky said he hopes to get aircraft and heavy military equipment "as soon as possible".
Macron responded that France and the EU would continue their efforts to "deliver arms to Ukraine".
Scholz also said that Europe would continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine.
Before visiting France, Zelensky visited the UK during the day on the 8th and met with British Prime Minister Sunak.
Britain's King Charles III also met with Zelenskiy.
Agence France-Presse reported that Zelensky's trip to France was arranged at the "last minute".
Zelensky will continue his visit to Brussels, Belgium on the 9th. He plans to meet with leaders of other EU countries.
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