Zelenskyy and Stoltenberg discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

"During the meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, I thanked him for supporting Ukraine during his time as NATO Secretary General and for his efforts to unite the world to help Ukraine and strengthen our Armed Forces," Zelenskyy said on Telegram.

Zelenskyy and Stoltenberg discussed the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defence and the importance of continuing efforts to secure an invitation for Ukraine to join NATO as soon as possible.

They also addressed the importance of the timely implementation of all agreements following NATO’s Washington Summit.

Jens Stoltenberg has served as NATO Secretary General since 2014. On 1 October, he will be replaced by former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

Media reports have indicated that Stoltenberg will be the new chair of the Munich Security Conference.