Ambassador of Ukraine to Swiss Confederation Iryna Venediktova met Vice President, Federal Councillor, Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd.

The Ambassador expressed her sincere gratitude for the humanitarian aid provided by the Federal Department to Ukrainian firefighters, search and rescue services and the civilian population.

The Ukrainian side welcomed the creation of new opportunities for cooperation in the field of humanitarian demining.

Mutual interest in further cooperation in matters of protection of the civilian population was stated.