Romanian, Ukrainian presidents agree to upgrade relations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Romanian leader Klaus Iohannis in Bucharest on October 10.

Besides discussing further support for Ukraine and other ways to continue cooperation, the two officials also signed a declaration on upgrading the two countries' relations to a Strategic Partnership, according to Romania-Insider.

"This visit is historic for the bilateral relationship and sends a strong message of our constructive engagement. We want a bilateral relationship based on trust and shared values, with a long-term vision focused on generating concrete projects for the benefit of our citizens and the entire region. That's why we decided today, together, to concretely start the process to elevate the relationship between Romania and Ukraine to the level of Strategic Partnership," President Iohannis said at the joint press conference with President Zelenskyy.

During the meeting in Bucharest, the two leaders signed a joint declaration on this upgraded framework of cooperation.

Further on, President Iohannis said that he assured President Zelenskyy of Romania's determination to continue providing support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, "including military support," for as long as it's needed until "victory against Russian aggression, until the liberation of the entire territory, the accountability of all those guilty of the crimes committed and, further, in the process of restoration and reconstruction of the country".