Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "On the sidelines of the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, I had a productive meeting with my Portuguese friend Paulo Rangel. We discussed further steps to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense and military capabilities, as well as support for Ukraine’s energy system, which is under constant Russian attacks ahead of winter. We agreed to coordinate joint engagement within various EU instruments, first of all the SAFE initiative, and on EU sanctions policy. We also focused on Ukraine’s path toward joining the EU, as well as ways to advocate for our country's interests among Portuguese-speaking states. We both share the view that the security of Ukraine and Europe is indivisible, and that upholding international law is a matter for principle and joint interest. I expressed sincere gratitude for Portugal`s unwavering comprehensive support for Ukraine and our people".