President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius, leader of the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy and a member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands.
The Head of State emphasized that the Ukrainian people deeply appreciate the strong support from the Netherlands.
"We are very grateful to your country for its support from the very beginning of this war. We also thank your Prime Minister. Over the past few weeks, we have held numerous meetings. And your decisions in parliament have been highly significant and crucial to us. This is immense support for Ukraine. Furthermore, I am grateful to your entire team, the government, and, of course, all the members of parliament," President Zelenskyy said.
The Head of State also highlighted Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius’s efforts during her tenure as Minister of Justice and Security of the Netherlands, particularly in assisting Ukrainian citizens forced to flee due to Russian aggression and in holding Russia accountable, including the investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
The main topic of the meeting was steps toward achieving a just and lasting peace. Ukraine counts on the Netherlands’ participation in shaping a unified European position on this matter.
The President briefed Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius on the outcomes of the meeting between the Ukrainian and U.S. delegations in Saudi Arabia. Ukraine supported the U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. Now, Russia must demonstrate its willingness to end the war.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy also stressed that Ukraine must take part in future negotiations from a position of strength, which is why continued defense assistance is essential. The discussion covered the supply of F-16 fighter jets, drones, ammunition, and investments in Ukraine’s defense industry.
The leader of the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy reaffirmed full support for Ukraine and praised the resilience of all Ukrainians who are defending European values in the fight against the aggressor.
"You are fighting not only for your own freedom and peace but also for the rest of Europe, including the Netherlands," said Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius.
