The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sibiga, held a meeting with the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Johann Wedpole, during which he confirmed the strategic partnership between Ukraine and Germany. The ministers exchanged views on peace efforts ahead of the meeting in Abu Dhabi. "We appreciate Germany's firm position in supporting peace and ending the war as early as possible," said the head of the Foreign Ministry. The interlocutors also discussed future events and activities of the Desire Coalition. Andriy Sibiga thanked Germany for its help in strengthening our air defense, which saves the lives of Ukrainians, as well as for the energy assistance, which helps Ukraine mitigate the consequences of Russian terrorism. "Ukraine is ready to continue developing a mutually beneficial partnership in the fields of security, energy security, economy and recovery," the head of the Foreign Ministry stressed. The parties discussed the security challenges facing Europe and the strategic decisions needed to restore and preserve the European security order.