Zelenskiy Announces Landmark Ukraine-Middle East Security Cooperation AccordsUkraine's Strategic Security Partnerships with the Middle EastOverview of Zelenskiy's Middle East TourMarch 30 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pronounced his tour of Middle Eastern countries a success on Monday and said a number of security cooperation accords had been clinched or were under discussion. Security Agreements with Key Middle Eastern NationsSpeaking in his nightly video address after his return to Kyiv, Zelenskiy said "historic" security agreements had been reached with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Significance of the Accords for Ukraine"For Ukraine, this is not only about prestige and respect for our people," Zelenskiy said. Areas of Security CooperationHe said Ukraine expected "corresponding security cooperation", which included discussions on air defence, development of defence production and energy cooperation. Zelenskiy has stressed that arms sales must be decided at the government level, warning businesses against engaging with clients directly.

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