On October 31, the NATO-Ukraine Commission met in Kyiv in the presence of the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Here is a look at the main statements by Messrs. Stoltenberg and Zelenskyy.
Statements by president of Ukraine
On Ukraine and NATO’s security: Mr. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is actually located on the southeastern flank of the alliance and is an integral part of the Euro-Atlantic security space, where it “is not just consuming, but has been also supplying security for many years.”
On the Enhanced Opportunities Program: The president suggested that NATO consider allowing Ukraine to join the Enhanced Opportunities Program. He said he is convinced that Ukraine is already embracing this type of cooperation. At the press conference held after the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission, he said he had proved that Ukraine is ready to become NATO’s Enhanced Opportunities Partner. He added that a renewed Comprehensive Assistance Package was agreed at the meeting.