Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have discussed the coordination of efforts to overcome the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the situation in Donbas.
The leaders of the two countries discussed these issues in a phone call, the press service of the head of the Ukrainian state reported.
According to the report, the sides discussed the situation in both countries in connection with the coronavirus pandemic. Zelensky, in particular, expressed Ukraine's solidarity with France, which is now at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Ukraine is contributing to the fight against the pandemic. As part of NATO's strategic transportation program, Ukrainian cargo aircraft Mriya and Ruslan are involved in the delivery of humanitarian and medical aid around the world, including to France," Zelensky said.
According to the Office of the President of Ukraine, the two leaders agreed on the need for the close coordination of efforts to overcome the effects of the pandemic and restore economic activity.
Special attention was paid to the situation in eastern Ukraine and the implementation of the agreements reached during the Normandy Format summit in Paris.
According to the report, Macron welcomed the mutual release of detained persons on April 16 this year, when 20 people returned to Ukraine.
The importance of continuing negotiations for peace in Donbas was emphasized.
The parties also noted mutual interest in restoring the dynamics of bilateral cooperation after the normalization of the epidemic situation.
At the same time, Zelensky reminded Macron of an invitation to visit Ukraine.
"I know that you wanted to visit Ukraine. I will be glad to welcome you as soon as the coronavirus pandemic is over and as soon as this visit is possible," Zelensky told Macron.
Macron, in turn, confirmed his intention to visit Ukraine.