Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš in Yerevan on Sunday, marking their first in-person talks since Babiš took office in December.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 8th European Political Community (EPC) Summit, bringing together European leaders at a key moment for the continent’s political coordination.

Zelenskyy thanked the Czech people for what he described as “tremendous and heartfelt support” for Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Both leaders discussed bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Czech Republic, with Zelenskyy noting potential opportunities to deepen cooperation in several areas.

A significant part of the talks focused on Ukraine’s path toward European Union membership and the next steps in its ongoing accession process.

EU integration remains one of Kyiv’s strategic priorities, and Czechia has been among the countries consistently supporting Ukraine’s European aspirations.

The meeting comes just one day before the EPC Summit, scheduled for today, May 4, under the theme “Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe.”

The summit will gather nearly fifty heads of state and government, along with leaders of international organizations, to discuss Europe’s shared challenges and long-term priorities. It will be co-chaired by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and European Council President António Costa.

The EPC summit is designed as a platform for open political dialogue and coordination across the continent, with a focus on strengthening stability and cooperation in Europe. Leaders are expected to address security, economic resilience, and EU enlargement among other key topics.

Babiš last met the Ukrainian president in Kyiv in 2019. During his stay in Yerevan, he is also expected to hold bilateral talks with several European leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Serbian Prime Minister Đuro Macut, and Moldovan President Maia Sandu.

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