Ukraine and Germany signed a defense cooperation agreement during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Berlin on April 14, elevating bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.

Axar.az reports, citing The Kyiv Independent, that the agreement expands military cooperation between the two countries, with Berlin pledging additional support in key areas, including air defense, long-range weapons, drones, and ammunition.

“Now, more than ever before, we want to learn from one another,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said at a press conference, adding that both sides agreed on several areas of cooperation, including joint drone production.

The agreement also includes a memorandum of understanding between the two countries’ defense ministries on the electronic exchange of military data.

It is also noted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is on an official visit to Berlin.