In a communication via the platform X, Zelenskyy highlighted the mutual interest in exchanging military and security experiences. Prior to this meeting, he engaged with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on security issues, including potential collaboration on gas infrastructure projects and technology transfer. Ukraine has recently established defense partnerships with several Gulf states, leveraging its expertise in drone defense through electronic countermeasures. This information was reported on April 5, 2026, by Deutschlandfunk.