Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky completed his visit to the United States on September 27, as announced by Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova on Facebook.
During his visit, President Zelensky met with US President Joe Biden and other high-ranking officials to discuss a range of important issues, including security, economic cooperation, and the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine.
The meeting between the two leaders was highly anticipated, as it was the first face-to-face meeting between President Zelensky and President Biden since the latter took office in January. The two leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Ukraine and discussed ways to further strengthen and deepen their cooperation.
One of the key topics of discussion was the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, where Russian-backed separatists have been fighting Ukrainian government forces since 2014. President Zelensky thanked President Biden for the unwavering support of the United States in Ukraine’s efforts to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The two leaders also discussed the importance of continued international support for Ukraine’s reform efforts and the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Economic cooperation was also a major focus of the visit. President Zelensky highlighted the potential for increased trade and investment between the two countries, and President Biden expressed his commitment to supporting Ukraine’s economic growth and development. The two leaders also discussed the possibility of a bilateral free trade agreement, which would further strengthen the economic ties between the United States and Ukraine.
In addition to his meetings with President Biden, President Zelensky also met with other high-ranking US officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. These meetings were an opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues, including energy security, cybersecurity, and the fight against corruption.
The visit was seen as a major success for President Zelensky, who has made strengthening ties with the United States a top priority since taking office in 2019. The warm reception he received from President Biden and other US officials is a testament to the strong and enduring partnership between the two countries.
In her Facebook post, Ambassador Markarova expressed her satisfaction with the outcome of the visit, stating that it «demonstrated the strength and depth of the strategic partnership between Ukraine and the United States.»
The visit also received positive reactions from the Ukrainian public, with many expressing their pride in President Zelensky’s successful representation of Ukraine on the world stage.
As President Zelensky returns to Ukraine, he can be confident that his visit to the United States has further strengthened the already strong ties between the two countries. The United States remains a key partner and ally for Ukraine, and this visit has only served to reinforce that partnership.
