Menu

Ukraine and Portugal Sign Bilateral Security Agreement

By
Photo: Ukraine and Portugal Sign Bilateral Security Agreement. Source: Collage The Gaze \ by Leonid Lukashenko
Photo: Ukraine and Portugal Sign Bilateral Security Agreement. Source: Collage The Gaze \ by Leonid Lukashenko

During his visit to Portugal on 28 May, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a security cooperation agreement with Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, according to the Office of the President of Ukraine.

This 10-year Ukrainian-Portuguese agreement provides for support to Ukraine in restoring its territorial integrity within the 1991 borders, including its territorial waters, as well as Portugal's support for reforms in Ukraine aimed at joining the European Union and NATO.

"The future of Ukraine is in NATO. Ukraine has made significant progress in reforms and will join NATO in the future when the allies agree and the conditions are met," the document states.

It is also reported that under this agreement, Portugal will provide military assistance to Ukraine amounting to €126 million this year. The Portuguese Prime Minister also noted that since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Portugal has already provided Ukraine with 1,000 tonnes of military aid.

The agreement also confirms Portugal's participation in the F-16 coalition, the international maritime security coalition, the large-calibre ammunition procurement programme, and efforts in demining and strengthening maritime security.

Separate sections of the agreement are dedicated to bilateral cooperation in the defence industry, intelligence, combating organized crime and propaganda, as well as countering chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.

At a press conference, Luís Montenegro said that he discussed with the Ukrainian President preparations for two important initiatives taking place in June: the Ukraine Recovery Conference on 11 and 12 June in Berlin, and the Global Peace Summit on 15 and 16 June. Subsequently, in the presence of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Luís Montenegro confirmed Portugal's readiness "to be present at the highest level" at these events.

It should be noted that Portugal has become the twelfth country with which Ukraine has signed a security cooperation agreement aimed at providing long-term support amid Russia's aggressive war. On Monday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Spain, where he signed a similar agreement, and the next day he arrived in Belgium, where he also signed a security cooperation agreement.

Recommended

Culture

Ukrainian House: A National Representation Centre

10.29.2024 16:48
Politics

Georgia: On the Brink of Absorption by Russia

10.29.2024 15:57
Politics

Explosive Finish to the US Elections

10.29.2024 10:15
Culture

Museum on the Front Line

10.28.2024 16:04
Culture

30 Years of Pulp Fiction - the Film that Changed Everything

10.28.2024 09:46

Similar articles

We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them. Cookie Policy

Outdated Browser
Для комфортної роботи в Мережі потрібен сучасний браузер. Тут можна знайти останні версії.
Outdated Browser
Цей сайт призначений для комп'ютерів, але
ви можете вільно користуватися ним.
67.15%
людей використовує
цей браузер
Google Chrome
Доступно для
  • Windows
  • Mac OS
  • Linux
9.6%
людей використовує
цей браузер
Mozilla Firefox
Доступно для
  • Windows
  • Mac OS
  • Linux
4.5%
людей використовує
цей браузер
Microsoft Edge
Доступно для
  • Windows
  • Mac OS
3.15%
людей використовує
цей браузер
Доступно для
  • Windows
  • Mac OS
  • Linux