Denys Shmyhal discussed prospects for cooperation with the Ambassador of Türkiye

Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with Mustafa Levent Bilgen, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Ukraine.

Denys Shmyhal thanked Türkiye for productive cooperation at all levels and for its steadfast support of efforts to achieve a just peace.

The parties emphasized the high level of cooperation between the defense sectors, both at the governmental level and with private companies. 

“I am grateful to Turkey for constructing two corvette-class ships for the Ukrainian Navy,” said Denys Shmyhal. Crew training for the first vessel is currently underway.

The parties also explored cooperation in other areas, notably in UAV development.