Portugal is Ukraine's steadfast partner in countering russian military aggression and in the recovery process — Oleksandr Korniienko
During an official working visit to Lisbon to participate in the International Conference «Ukraine Recovery: From URC-2025 to Action,» First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Oleksandr Korniienko met with President of the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal José Pedro Aguiar Branco.
The First Deputy Speaker expressed his gratitude to Portugal and its people for their comprehensive support to Ukraine in countering russian military aggression — defence, humanitarian, financial — as well as for providing temporary shelter to Ukrainians.
«I assured him that we highly appreciate the personal contribution of the President of the country to strengthening intergovernmental cooperation and his consistent position in support of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine,» said Oleksandr Korniienko, emphasising that lasting peace in Ukraine can be achieved through a strong position and constant pressure on the aggressor.
He also noted that, as the situation on the battlefield remains very difficult, Ukraine needs a stable and timely supply of all types of weapons. «In connection with russia's recent targeted attacks on our country's energy infrastructure, I also outlined the need to restore facilities through financial support from the relevant fund or the provision of equipment for power plants,» added the First Deputy Speaker.
Emphasising the importance of Portugal's continued support for Ukraine's recovery process, Oleksandr Korniienko expressed his hope that, following the International Conference «Ukraine Recovery: From URC-2025 to Action», Portuguese companies would become more actively involved in the reconstruction and modernisation of our country.