In Stockholm, President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky and Prime Minister of Iceland Bjarni Benediktsson signed an Agreement on Security Cooperation and Long-Term Support.
As noted in the Office of the President, Iceland has pledged to provide comprehensive and long-term economic, humanitarian and defense support to Ukraine, as well as to promote its future membership in the EU and NATO.
Security agreement between Ukraine and Iceland
According to the document, during 2024-2028 Iceland will annually allocate at least 4 billion ISK (about $30 million).
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— Support for Ukraine will continue throughout the duration of the agreement. Iceland is ready to finance, purchase and supply defense materials and equipment. In addition, cooperate with Ukraine to develop its defense industry, — says on the OP's website.
What makes the agreement unique is that Iceland commits to continue transporting military supplies and equipment from NATO allies to Ukraine via chartered cargo planes. In addition, Iceland will pay special attention to supporting and equipping Ukrainian women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Separate sections of the agreement concern support for the Ukrainian peace formula, sanctions against the Russian Federation, compensation for damage and bringing the aggressor to justice.
In addition, we are talking about strengthening social and civil infrastructure, in particular in the field of education and energy security.
– Iceland commits to strengthening diplomatic representation in Kyiv to deepen cooperation with government agencies, parliament, civil society and the private sector in Ukraine, writes the Office of the President.
Recall that Ukraine has already signed 14 bilateral security deals. So, today, May 31, President Vladimir Zelensky signed such an agreement with Sweden during a working visit to Stockholm.
Agreements were also signed with Great Britain, Germany, France, Denmark, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Finland, Latvia, Spain, Belgium, Portugal and Iceland.
