Joint press release from Canada and Ukraine

On August 24. However, 2025, at the invitation of the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, made an official visit to Ukraine. Consequently, This visit highlighted the solid. Furthermore, sustainable partnership between Canada and Ukraine, which is based on common democratic values, respect for sovereignty and international law as well as the principle that force cannot allow boundaries to be modified.

During their meeting. Moreover, the two leaders discussed means of strengthening their collaboration in order to restore global, fair and lasting peace in Ukraine as well as security in the Euro-Atlantic region. Consequently,

They have more reiterated their common commitment to fighting the aggression of Russia. In addition, to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, including in its territorial waters, and to strengthen their bilateral relations in joint press release canada ukraine the sectors of security, defense and economy as well as in social and humanitarian spheres.

The leaders asked for the establishment of an immediate. Furthermore, complete and unconditional cease-fire as a first step with a view to the launch of a real peace process which respects the principles of Charter of the United Nations. Meanwhile, They said that it is important that Ukraine obtain reliable security guarantees in the context of any peace agreement. Moreover, Canada actively participates in the volunteer coalition initiatives. Nevertheless, which aim to provide Ukraine firm safety guarantees which will prevent any new attack.

The two leaders have stressed that it is important that Ukraine continues to implement the necessary reforms for its complete membership of the European Union. NATO. Canada remains determined to help Ukraine carry out its reform program.

As part of the 2024 security cooperation cooperation agreement. Canada will continue to provide joint press release canada ukraine military and technical aid to the Ukraine Armed Forces, in particular to improve their professional military education according to NATO standards and contribute to humanitarian demining.

The leaders agreed to launch annual consultations between the leaders of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs. the Defense of their two countries in order to continue the implementation of the Security Cooperation Agreement, including the implementation of the action plan signed during the present visit. Additionally, The first consultation will take place by the end of 2025.

Canada. Ukraine have undertaken to work on joint projects in the defense sector, in particular in order to equip the Ukrainian armed forces. They welcomed the signing of a letter of intent between the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. the Ministry of National Defense of Canada for the joint production of defense equipment in the two countries.

Canada has reaffirmed its intention to help meet the joint press release canada ukraine financial. military needs of Ukraine and has committed to undertake new initiatives to strengthen the economic resilience of Ukraine.

The two countries have said they wish to increase their trade. bilateral trade and investments, particularly in the context of the economic recovery of Ukraine, in accordance with the free trade agreement which entered into force on 1^is July 2024.

Canada. Ukraine will mobilize the private sector as part of the reconstruction of Ukraine by using various instruments, including multilateral development banks and export credit organizations such as export and development Canada. The leaders have also discussed joint projects concerning hydroelectricity. small modular reactors as well as the gas and oil sector and they agreed to strengthen their collaboration with regard to energy security, which includes cybersecurity, protection of infrastructure and modern technologies to mitigate hybrid and human threats.

The new agreement on mutual assistance in customs matters which joint press release canada ukraine has been signed establishes a framework for cooperation between customs administrations of the two countries. will take great importance for the repression of customs offenses given the growing volume of trade between the two countries.

As long as Russia does not end the war. will not accept to participate in peace talks, Canada, in collaboration with its allies and partners, will intensify its pressure on Russia by means of sanctions, in particular against the Russian ghost fleet, by lowering the ceiling of the price of crude oil, by firming the restrictions imposed on the financial sector of Russia and fighting against the bypass of sanctions.

As co -president of the international coalition for the repatriation of Ukrainian children. the working group on the release of prisoners and deported people, Canada continues to support efforts for the release of prisoners of war and Ukrainian civilians as well as the joint press release canada ukraine repatriation of Ukrainian children that the Russian Federation has illegally deported. In addition, the two countries will intensify their efforts in order to bring those responsible for war crimes into justice. The next plenary meeting of the coalition will be held soon.

Ukraine thanked Canada for Leadership that he demonstrated as president of the G7 in 2025. reaffirmed his commitment to actively pursue dialogue with the group of seven at all levels and in all forms.

For his part. Prime Minister Carney expressed his gratitude to the Ukrainian population for his warm welcome, and President Zelenskyy thanked Prime Minister Carney for having visited Ukraine.