A roadmap for Ukraine's transition to full interoperability with NATO is being developed. This is stated in a statement following the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council on November 29, UNN reports.
We are developing a roadmap for Ukraine's transition to full interoperability with NATO,
At the same time, the NATO-Ukraine Council stated that "we will turn the comprehensive assistance package into a multi-year program to help rebuild Ukraine's security and defense sector and support Ukraine's deterrence and defense in the long term." He also said that work was underway to develop new projects on humanitarian demining, medical rehabilitation of wounded Ukrainian soldiers, and development of Ukraine's defense industry potential based on a strategic review of defense procurement.
Ukraine reaffirmed its commitment to continuing democratic and security sector reforms. NATO Allies provided Ukraine with recommendations on priority reforms. The NATO-Ukraine Council welcomes Ukraine's presentation of the adapted Annual National Program for 2024 and looks forward to its implementation. NATO Foreign Ministers will regularly assess progress on the adapted Annual National Program. The Alliance will support Ukraine in implementing these reforms on its path to future NATO membership.
At the meeting, ministers reportedly summarized the implementation of the enhanced package of political and practical support provided to Ukraine, agreed at the Vilnius summit. "Ministers approved the structure of the NUC and an ambitious work program for 2024. In this context, NATO and Ukraine are already working and taking decisions together, as equals, on a wide range of issues, including interoperability, energy security, innovation, cyber defence and resilience. We will continue to develop these areas of work. The NUC has also proven to be a reliable mechanism for consultations in times of crisis. NATO continues to provide Ukraine with urgently needed non-lethal assistance," the conclusions read.
The NATO-Ukraine Council (NUC) reportedly met today for the first time at the level of foreign ministers, as Russia continues its brutal military aggression, "to work together to further deepen the NATO-Ukraine relationship." As noted, "member states remain steadfast in their commitment to further increase political and practical support for Ukraine" and "will continue to provide support for as long as necessary." "A strong, independent Ukraine is vital to the stability of the Euro-Atlantic area," the statement reads.
As a reminder,
the NATO-Ukraine Council met on November 29 for its first meeting at the level of foreign ministers. In his opening remarks, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed confidence that Ukraine would one day become a full member of the Alliance.