French President Macron met with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy and concluded an agreement to ensure Ukraine's long-term security, with up to 3 billion euros to be added this year to strengthen air defense capabilities. announced that it would provide military support.
French President Macron and Ukrainian President Zelenskiy held a summit meeting in Paris on the 16th and signed a bilateral security agreement to ensure the long-term security of Ukraine.
Under the agreement, up to 3 billion yen will be spent this year for the purpose of strengthening air defense and artillery capabilities, training Ukrainian military units, and strengthening interoperability with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) member states. The government plans to provide additional military support of approximately 483.8 billion yen in euros and Japanese yen.
At a joint press conference after the summit, President Macron stated, ``France is committed to continuing its support to Ukraine in all aspects, including the provision of military equipment and cooperation between the defense industry.'' , announced that he will be visiting Ukraine next month.
Meanwhile, President Zelenskiy said, ``We were able to prepare and conclude an ambitious and substantial agreement.''
This agreement was concluded individually with Ukraine by each country based on the joint declaration of the G7 = seven major countries last July, and France became the third country to sign the agreement, following the United Kingdom and Germany. .