This development was disclosed by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine following a meeting between Deputy Minister Serhii Boev and the Netherlands Defense Attaché, Colonel Johannes Hoppenreis.
Implementation of Security Agreement
During the meeting, both parties discussed the implementation of a security agreement signed in March 2024 by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Special attention was given to initiatives aimed at increasing the production of drones and other modern defense products.
Strategic Support and Joint Projects
Deputy Minister Serhii Boev emphasized the importance of strategic support from the Netherlands, highlighting several key areas:
- Supply of Critical Weapons: Enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities through essential armaments.
- Financing the Ukrainian Defense Industry: Investing in domestic production to strengthen self-reliance.
- Development of Joint Defense Projects: Collaborating on initiatives that benefit both nations.
"The strategic support from the Netherlands is crucial for us—not only in supplying critical weapons but also in financing our defense industry and developing joint projects," Boev stated.
Establishment of Feedback Mechanism
An agreement was also reached to establish a feedback mechanism to:
- Promptly Improve Defense Solutions: Utilize combat experience to refine military strategies and technologies.
- Enhance Communication: Foster better coordination between Ukrainian and Dutch defense sectors.
