Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov in Ankara, where Umerov was welcomed with a military ceremony. Following the ceremony, the two officials held a meeting at the defense ministry building.
In Istanbul, a ceremony took place for the launch of a Ukrainian corvette into the water. Umerov, along with Ukraine’s first lady Olena Volodymyrivna Zelenska, attended the event. Umerov highlighted the importance of the corvettes in enhancing Ukraine’s defense capabilities against Russian aggression.
Additionally, Turkey ratified a free trade agreement with Ukraine, aiming to boost bilateral trade relations. In 2023, the trade volume between the two countries reached $7.3 billion, with key sectors including iron-steel, machinery, energy, automotive, and grain.