Zelensky and Fiala's Joint Declaration on Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic Future

Strengthening Bilateral Ties

• 🤝 Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala reaffirmed the Czech Republic's unwavering support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.
• 💡 The leaders discussed bilateral cooperation across military and economic sectors, emphasizing its successful development.
• 👏 Fiala thanked Czech citizens for their support and activities aiding Ukraine and backing the Czech policy of assistance.

Economic Growth and Reconstruction Efforts

• 📈 Czech exports to Ukraine saw a significant 75% increase, reaching nearly 45 billion CZK in the past year.
• 🏗️ Specific projects include deliveries of cogeneration units (80 million EUR) and the completion of the Orif wind power plant (61 million EUR).
• ⚙️ Czech companies, including Škoda Transportation, are prepared to play an active role in reconstructing Ukraine's key infrastructure, particularly in transport and nuclear energy.

Enhanced Military Assistance

• ✈️ The Czech Republic will deepen its involvement in training Ukrainian pilots for L39 and F16 aircraft, with training potentially occurring in the Czech Republic.
• 🎯 Ukraine is already using Czech-made simulators for helicopter and fighter jet pilot training.
• munitions initiative continues to be successful, with half a million large-caliber ammunition rounds delivered to Ukraine since the beginning of the year.

Humanitarian Support and Integration

• 🌍 The Czech Republic has accepted the highest number of Ukrainian refugees per capita in the EU, successfully integrating many into society and the workforce.
• 🤝 A joint declaration was signed for the establishment of a Ukrainian Unity Hub in Prague, aimed at improving integration and facilitating voluntary returns to Ukraine.
• 📚 A memorandum of cooperation was also signed to support Ukrainian studies and education through the Ukrainian President's fund.

Path to Euro-Atlantic Integration

• ✅ Both leaders emphasized the importance of a just and lasting peace that guarantees Ukraine's sovereignty and independence, rejecting Russian aggressive policies.
• 🇪🇺 The Czech Republic supports Ukraine's entry into the European Union, with Ukraine having completed the first stage of negotiations and ready to open the first clusters.
• ⚖️ Discussions included the need for continued diplomatic pressure and sanctions on Russia to achieve a real and lasting ceasefire.