Missiles for air defense, joint production: DM of Ukraine meets with Italian DM

Umerov announced this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

The ministers also discussed the prospect of joint production of air defense systems and missiles for them, which will make it possible to create long-term sutions to meet the needs of both countries.

Umerov expressed gratitude to Italy for its continued support of Ukraine and the recently announced aid package.

“We look forward to the prompt delivery of this assistance to our military,” he said.

The Ukrainian Defense Minister also emphasized the importance of the transfer of Italian armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles. He noted Italy's key re in the Armored Vehicle Coalition.

Umerov emphasized that Ukraine is en to new formats of coeration with leading Italian defense companies. The ministers agreed to continue the dialog in this area with concrete prosals in the near future.

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“Meetings with Mr. Crosetto are always productive. I am sincerely grateful to my Italian friends for their determination and support,” Umerov said.

As Ukrinform previously reported, on December 16, the Italian government approved the allocation of the tenth military aid package to Ukraine.

Photo: Rustem Umerov, Facebook