President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Iceland Katrin Jakobsdottir signed a joint declaration during her visit to Kyiv. The declaration, in particular, recorded a common vision on all key issues on the bilateral and international agenda. Igor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the President's Office, informed about this on Facebook..

The declaration defines the priority areas of cooperation between Ukraine and Iceland, in particular, within the framework of the strategic course of our state to acquire full membership in NATO.

The document notes support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, and the inalienable right of Ukraine to self-defense and choose its own security measures..

Support for the Ukrainian Peace Formula and the need to convene a Global Peace Summit to consolidate international support for Ukraine was recorded.

The constant support of Ukraine by Iceland was noted, in particular, humanitarian assistance and assistance in the restoration and rapid restoration of Ukraine, including in the energy sector.

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Readiness was expressed for close cooperation in order to ensure that Russia is held accountable, including through the creation of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression and a register of damage caused by Russian aggression in order to launch a comprehensive mechanism for reparation.

The important role of the Council of Europe and the 4th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe (May 16-17, 2023, Iceland) was noted in the context of ensuring comprehensive responsibility for Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

Confirmed that Iceland fully joins the European Union sanctions imposed against Russia in response to its military aggression.

The importance of continuing the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the humanitarian initiative of the President of Ukraine Grain from Ukraine was noted.

It is important that the Joint Declaration notes Iceland's support for Ukraine's sovereign right to choose its own security measures and Ukraine's decision to become a NATO member as soon as conditions permit..

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