The 10th meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Joint Working Group on Defence Reform (JWGDR) co-chaired by First Deputy Secretary of the NDSC of Ukraine O. Medvedko and  NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security policy Ambassador Dirk Brengelman, held in Kyiv.

The counterparts discussed the activity of the JWGDR, prospects for the implementation of practical projects and programs that run under its auspices. Following the meeting the sides determine the core activities of JWGDR for this year. The potential of JWGDR to support the efforts of our state to reform its defense and security sector, approaching the standards of EU member states and NATO was underlined during the meeting. It was confirmed mutual interest of the parties to continue a constructive partnership in security and defense sector, which contributes to stability and security in the European region.

O Medvedko held a bilateral meeting with the Assistant Deputy NATO Secretary General to discuss the importance of effective implementation of existing programs and projects of Ukraine's cooperation with NATO and discussed current issues of practical cooperation with NATO in the security and defense areas