Ukraine and US hold consultations on mutually acceptable text of minerals agreement, says Ukraine's foreign minister
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Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:07:07 +0300
Ukraines Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has confirmed that Kyiv is holding consultations with the United States in order to finalise a mutually acceptable text of an agreement on critical minerals.
Source Sybiha at a press briefing with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kstutis Budrys in Kyiv on Tuesday 1 April, as reported by European Pravda Details Sybiha revealed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs received a new draft of the socalled mineral resources agreement from the US side through diplomatic channels on 28 March.
Quote The Ukrainian side had been prepared to sign the previously developed framework agreement.
We have now received a new proposal for further development, along with a new draft of the agreement. Details The minister stressed that Ukraine has its own legal procedures for processing this type of document, adding that the necessary steps were initiated for undergoing the required domestic procedures.
He also confirmed that consultations with the US side have already begun.
Quote Weve had the first round of these consultations.
Ukraine is committed to signing a document that would meet the national interests of both the US and Ukraine. More details Sybiha added that the agreement, which is expected to increase the presence of major US businesses in Ukraine, will also contribute to Ukraines security infrastructure.
Quote Its always important to strengthen the presence of US businesses in Ukraine.
This process will continue and we will work with our American partners to reach a mutually acceptable text for signing. Background Earlier, sources in the Presidents Office confirmed that Ukraine and the US held a first, lengthy discussion regarding a draft agreement on mineral resources.
On 28 March, President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine had received a new version of the agreement and insisted that Ukraine would not recognise past US assistance as debt.
Over the weekend, US President Donald Trump warned that Zelenskyy would face big problems for rejecting the mineral deal.
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