According to Ukrinform, the head of state reported this on Facebook.

"Today, I had a very substantive conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. There are domains in which Ukraine and Saudi Arabia can strengthen each other’s ability to protect lives and people. We discussed the steps we will take in the near future as part of the Drone Deal between our countries," Zelensky said.

He noted that the Crown Prince briefed him on Saudi Arabia's agreements with Türkiye and Pakistan and the prospects arising from them.

"We coordinated our positions and contacts so that our countries can make a greater positive contribution to food security – this is a global need," the President said.

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As reported, on March 27 this year, during Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Riyadh, Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement on defense cooperation, strengthening Ukraine's international role as a security provider.

On August 7, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia signed the Mecca Agreement on collective defense. Under the document, an armed attack against any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack against all participants in the agreement.

Photo: Office of the President