President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Latvian Defense Minister Raivis Melnis, who is visiting Ukraine on his first foreign trip since taking office, to discuss the implementation of the Drone Deal as well as support for Ukraine’s path toward European Union membership.

According to Ukrinform, the information was reported by the Office of the President.

Zelensky thanked Latvia for its support of Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

“We are glad that we can have a Drone Deal and other cooperation between our countries, when we can share our experience with our close allies,” Zelensky said.

The Latvian Defense Minister highlighted the importance of Ukraine’s experience in countering aerial threats.