Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister of Estonia signed the Drone Deal: it concerns the production of air defense systems, drones, and ammunition
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In Ankara, Zelenskyy and Michal signed an agreement on defense cooperation, the Drone Deal. The agreement provides for the joint production of drones and air defense systems on the territory of both countries.
In Ankara, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal, during which the leaders signed an agreement on defense cooperation in the Drone Deal format. This is already the seventh Drone Deal that Ukraine has concluded with partners, reports UNN citing the Office of the President.
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The head of state thanked the entire people of Estonia for their constant support of Ukraine during the full-scale Russian invasion.
This agreement is not only a path to faster cooperation between our countries. It is a step and a signal of trust, because we are concluding such an agreement with a very close friend, and this is of enormous importance. Of course, we are also always grateful for your strong support – military and humanitarian – as well as for your steps aimed at constant support of Ukraine on our path to the EU and NATO
The Prime Minister of Estonia noted that the Drone Deal is an important document that strengthens the partnership between the countries.
Cooperation at such an industrial level is very important for us, because you are the best in this field, and we seek to cooperate
As noted in the OP, the Drone Deal provides for the development of the defense-industrial complex, technological cooperation, exchange of experience and intelligence data. Ukraine and Estonia will develop joint military production and launch new production on the territory of both countries. In particular, it concerns the manufacture of air defense systems, drones, sensor systems and early warning systems, ammunition, battle management systems, and naval capabilities.
The President also informed about diplomatic work with partners.
The leaders discussed support for Ukraine on its path to the European Union, in particular the opening of the remaining five negotiation clusters. Estonia's position is unequivocal: Ukraine must be a full member of the EU. According to Kristen Michal, there are no substantive reasons for blocking the clusters, because Ukraine has done everything necessary for their opening.