The head of Odesa Regional State Administration Oleh Kiper met with a delegation from the United States of America, UNN reports.
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A delegation from the United States arrived in Odesa region consisting of members of the US Congress and experts from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
During the meeting, the parties discussed the provision of additional air defense equipment, the current security situation in Odesa region, the operation of the sea corridor, and further U.S. support for Ukraine.
"U.S. House of Representatives Congressman Tom Suozzi noted the strategic importance of Odesa region for Ukraine and global food security.
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst noted that she is a lobbyist for Ukraine in the U.S. Congress and assured that assistance will continue.
We thank our American friends for their invaluable help and support. Only by working together will we be able to defeat Russian terror," Kiper wrote.
Odesa region has become the epicenter of international meetings. Last year, more than 100 delegations visited the region.
For example, in December, Spyridon Lambridis, Special Envoy of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Ukraine, and Dimitrios Dokhtis, Consul General of the Hellenic Republic in Odesa, visited Odesa region. They both condemned the Russian attacks and expressed the readiness of the Greek side to contribute to the postwar reconstruction of Odesa region.
In the same month, Kiper met with Swedish officials to discuss Russia's ongoing attacks and to seek further support for regional security. As a result of the meeting, Odesa expects Swedish assistance in strengthening regional security.
In November, newly appointed British Foreign Secretary David Cameron visited Odesa . During the visit, Cameron familiarized himself with the consequences of Russian terrorism targeting Ukrainian grain, port civilian infrastructure, and architectural monuments in Odesa.