The signing of a minerals deal between Ukraine and the United States is the “first result” of a meeting the countries’ leaders had at the Vatican last weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said today, APA reports citing CNN.
The pair held a brief meeting before the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. Pictures released of the talk showed the leaders huddled in close discussion in an empty area of St. Peter’s Basilica. Zelenskyy said he told Trump “about our readiness to conclude a deal” during the Vatican meeting.
The Ukrainian leader called the minerals deal a “truly equal agreement” that “creates an opportunity for investment,” praising the Ukrainian delegation who worked on negotiations.
“Our representatives worked very well. The agreement has changed significantly in the process of preparation,” he said. Zelenskyy said the deal is “debt-free” and will allow both the US and Ukraine to make money together.
The Ukrainian leader called the Vatican meeting “meaningful” and said his country is “looking forward to the other results of our conversation,” without giving any more detail.
Source: en.apa.az
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