Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Amman, the capital of Jordan, on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He has gone there for important meetings to further strengthen defense relations with the countries of the Gulf region. Regional situations and mutual relations are going to be discussed in detail between Jordan’s King Abdullah II and President Zelenskyy. This visit is part of Ukraine’s efforts to build a larger security alliance with the Gulf countries.
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What are the recent defense agreements signed with Gulf countries?
The Ukrainian President visited Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar before coming to Jordan. During these visits, many important conversations have taken place regarding security and weapons. Ukraine and Qatar officially signed a defense agreement on Saturday. Under this agreement, both the countries will help each other in jointly dealing with missile and drone threats and in air defence.
Saudi Arabia: Ukraine signed a 10-year defense agreement with Saudi this week.
Qatar: There has been an agreement to share expertise to prevent drone and missile attacks.
UAE: A major 10-year security agreement is also expected to be signed with UAE soon.
Jordan: Here the President will discuss security priorities and give a new twist to defense relations.
What is the main objective of this partnership between Ukraine and Gulf countries?
A major part of this entire partnership rests on joint production of weapons and exchange of military information. Ukraine has a lot of experience in stopping drone and missile attacks, which it is now sharing with the Gulf countries. In return, Ukraine expects to get help from the Gulf countries for air-defense missiles and energy needs. Ukraine has deployed more than 200 of its military experts in the Middle East who are providing technical advice to stop drone attacks.
Countries Key centers of agreement Saudi Arabia Arms production and energy cooperation Qatar Air defense and missile defense UAE Drone technology and defense expertise
Recently, the Defense Ministry of UAE had informed that they have successfully shot down many missiles and drones fired by Iran in the air. To deal with similar threats, Ukraine is now giving its modern technology and experience to the Gulf countries so that the common people and infrastructure living there can be kept safe.