The two presidents discussed measures taken by both states to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed hope that a vaccine against COVID-19 will become available in 2021.
He mentioned this during talks with Federal President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen in Vienna, according to the Ukrainian president's press service.
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"We are ready for mass production of the vaccine when it is created. We offer our capacities for this all the time. In Ukraine, such offer came from two private enterprises. We very much hope that the vaccine will become available in 2021," Zelensky said.
The two presidents discussed measures taken by both states to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and overcome its negative consequences.
They also stressed the importance of coordinating international efforts for medical and social protection of citizens.