PRESS RELEASE : Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with the President of Romania

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 1 February 2022.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with President of Romania Klaus Iohannis.

The heads of state exchanged congratulations on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Romania, which is being celebrated today. Mutual readiness for further comprehensive development of bilateral cooperation was confirmed.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed the interlocutor about the current security situation in Donbas, in the temporarily occupied Crimea, as well as along the state border of Ukraine.

The Presidents discussed the security situation in the Black Sea and practical initiatives of our state aimed at strengthening cooperation with partner countries in the region.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Klaus Iohannis exchanged views on Ukraine’s implementation of the European integration strategy. The Ukrainian head of state stressed the importance of providing a European perspective to Ukraine and expressed hope that Romania would support this ambitious goal.

The Presidents also discussed the state of implementation of joint infrastructure projects, including the construction of a bridge over the Tisza River.

Special attention was paid to Ukrainian-Romanian cooperation in the field of education. The leaders praised the preparations for the conclusion of the Protocol on Cooperation in Education between the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the Ministry of National Education of Romania.

In addition, they reaffirmed mutual commitment to promote the preservation of the cultural heritage of Ukraine and Romania, in particular through the implementation of relevant projects by both countries.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited Klaus Iohannis to pay a visit to Ukraine at his convenience.