Slovenia officially supported the Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine, in particular, the efforts of our state to implement NATO standards - this was recorded in the Joint Declaration, which was signed on March 31 by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Slovenia Robert Golob, Deputy Head of the Office of the President Igor Zhovkva said on Facebook.

\! Strong and without hesitation! We continue the diplomatic marathon to conclude declarations of support for Ukraine and our Euro-Atlantic aspirations - Slovenia has become the ninth country with which such documents have been concluded (after the Czech Republic, Belgium, Montenegro, Lithuania, Poland, Italy, Latvia and Iceland),"

What else is said in the declaration:.

Ukraine and Slovenia are ready to make all necessary efforts to overcome the challenges posed by Russian aggression for the security of all of Europe. Slovenia promises constant political support and practical comprehensive assistance to strengthen the security and defense capabilities of Ukraine;

Ukraine has the right to independently choose its own path and security mechanisms;

Ukraine makes a significant contribution to Euro-Atlantic security with its opposition to Russian aggression.

Slovenia also supported the Peace Formula of President Zelensky, which is based on respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and the convening of the corresponding Global Summit..

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An important element of the joint statement by Zelensky and Golob is the support of the two countries for bringing to justice for military and other crimes related to the aggressive war of the Russian Federation, and the creation of a special tribunal to condemn the aggression against Ukraine, Zhovkva notes..

Slovenia promised to contribute to the restoration and rapid recovery of Ukraine, in particular, through the implementation of projects in the Zhytomyr and Kharkiv regions.

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